ZIP 33316 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33316: 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 |
Broward County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 33316 at a glance: SR-91 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33316 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). After it: I-95 (10), I-595 (4) and US-441 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
225 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
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 33316 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 4 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-842 | 2 |
| 31st Ave | 1 |
| 4000 Mcintosh Rd | 1 |
| 4601 Oakes Rd | 1 |
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 33316 at a glance
| Population | 12,437 |
| Density | 1,178 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,641 |
| Median home value | $840,611 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 135 a year in the 1990s and 606 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 33316
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33316?
Broward County has had 6,898 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,600 people and killing 177.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33316?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33316 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33316?
Truck crashes in Broward County peak in March, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33316?
225 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Broward County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33316 compared with Florida?
Broward County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33316?
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.