ZIP 33317 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33317: 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 33317 at a glance: SR-91 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33317 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
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 (14). It is followed by I-95 (10), I-595 (8) and SR-869 (5).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.5 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33317 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Broward County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 14 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| I-595 | 8 |
| SR-869 | 5 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| SR-821 | 3 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
| SR-814 | 2 |
| SR-816 | 2 |
| SR-817 | 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 33317 at a glance
| Population | 37,950 |
| Density | 1,533 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,603 |
| Median home value | $493,680 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 135 to 606. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 33317
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33317?
6,898 truck crashes have been reported in Broward County since 2015, with 177 deaths and 3,600 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33317?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33317 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33317?
Truck crashes in Broward County peak in March, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33317?
Since 2015, Broward County has reported 225 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33317 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Broward County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33317?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.