ZIP 33326 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33326: 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.
The headline for ZIP 33326: US-27 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33326 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
US-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33326 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-75 (7), I-595 (6) and SR-91 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 225 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.5 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33326 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-27; 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 12 |
| I-75 | 7 |
| I-595 | 6 |
| SR-91 | 6 |
| SR-869 | 5 |
| SR-817 | 2 |
| SR-823 | 2 |
| 4000 Mcintosh Rd | 1 |
| 50th Terr | 1 |
| 82nd Ave | 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 33326 at a glance
| Population | 33,880 |
| Density | 1,811 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,373 |
| Median home value | $571,939 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 33326
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33326?
6,898 truck crashes have been reported in Broward County since 2015, with 177 deaths and 3,600 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33326?
US-27 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33326 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33326?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Broward County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33326?
Garbage trucks were involved in 225 reported crashes in Broward County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 33326 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
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 33326?
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.