ZIP 33309 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33309: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Broward County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Broward County compares with Florida
Broward County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Broward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Broward County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Broward County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 33309: SR-91 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33309 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 6,898 crashes involving commercial trucks in Broward County since 2015: 3,600 people were injured and 177 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 33309 is SR-91, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-95 (7), SR-869 (7) and I-595 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
225 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
They recorded 5.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33309 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Broward County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Broward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 14 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-869 | 7 |
| I-595 | 5 |
| US-441 | 5 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-811 | 3 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
| SR-814 | 2 |
| SR-816 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Broward County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 536 |
| I-95 | 212 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 155 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 104 |
| US-27 | 85 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 84 |
| Interstate 95 (Sr-9) | 82 |
| W Atlantic Blvd | 75 |
ZIP 33309 at a glance
| Population | 37,475 |
| Density | 1,489 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,321 |
| Median home value | $335,046 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Broward County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 135 | — | 14.1 |
| 2000s | 310 | +129% | 13.7 |
| 2010s | 487 | +57% | 12.3 |
| 2020s | 606 | +25% | 15.2 |
In the 1990s about 135 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 606. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.8 a year in 2016–19 and 15.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33309
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33309?
Broward County has had 6,898 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,600 people and killing 177.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33309?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33309 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33309?
Truck crashes in Broward County peak in March, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33309?
Since 2015, Broward County has reported 225 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33309 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Broward County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33309?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.