ZIP 33330 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33330: 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.
Broward County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33330 since 2015: I-75 (11), SR-91 (11), US-27 (11), SR-821 (9) and I-595 (7). No single road stands out.
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).
They recorded 5.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33330 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Broward County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-91 | 11 |
| US-27 | 11 |
| SR-821 | 9 |
| I-595 | 7 |
| SR-869 | 5 |
| SR-823 | 4 |
| SR-826 | 2 |
| SR-997 | 2 |
| US-441 | 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 33330 at a glance
| Population | 13,699 |
| Density | 477 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $145,212 |
| Median home value | $759,962 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 33330
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33330?
Since 2015, 6,898 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Broward County (3,600 injured, 177 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33330?
March has the most truck crashes in Broward County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33330?
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 33330 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Broward County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33330?
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.