ZIP 33332 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33332: 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 33332: US-27 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33332: 20 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across 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
US-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33332 with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-75 (11), SR-821 (5) and SR-997 (3).
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 33332 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.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 20 |
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-821 | 5 |
| SR-997 | 3 |
| Griffin Rd | 1 |
| Indian Trc | 1 |
| Mu-Miramar Pkwy | 1 |
| Nw 163rd Ave | 1 |
| Palm Beach County Rd | 1 |
| SR-823 | 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 33332 at a glance
| Population | 10,920 |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $172,730 |
| Median home value | $903,766 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 33332
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33332?
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 33332?
US-27 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33332 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33332?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Broward County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33332?
Garbage trucks were involved in 225 reported crashes in Broward County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 33332 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 33332?
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.