ZIP 33314 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33314: 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.
ZIP 33314 at a glance: SR-91 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33314: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Broward County has recorded 6,898 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,600 people injured and 177 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.6%.
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-91 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33314 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (10), I-595 (8) and I-75 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 225 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.5, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33314 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Broward County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 12 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| I-595 | 8 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-821 | 5 |
| SR-869 | 5 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| SR-823 | 3 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
| 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 33314 at a glance
| Population | 31,067 |
| Density | 1,370 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,100 |
| Median home value | $355,539 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
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. NHTSA counts 14.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 15.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33314
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33314?
Since 2015, 6,898 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Broward County (3,600 injured, 177 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33314?
SR-91 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33314 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33314?
March has the most truck crashes in Broward County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33314?
Garbage trucks were involved in 225 reported crashes in Broward County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 33314 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Broward County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33314?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.