ZIP 33351 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33351: 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 33351 at a glance: SR-91 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 33351.
Overview
Broward County has recorded 6,898 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,600 people injured and 177 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by I-595 (8), SR-869 (6) and I-95 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 225 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.8% across 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 33351 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Broward County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 | 13 |
| I-595 | 8 |
| SR-869 | 6 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-441 | 5 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
| SR-814 | 2 |
| SR-816 | 2 |
| SR-817 | 2 |
| SR-834 | 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 33351 at a glance
| Population | 36,364 |
| Density | 2,531 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,363 |
| Median home value | $371,795 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.8 a year in 2016–19 and 15.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33351
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33351?
Broward County has had 6,898 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,600 people and killing 177.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33351?
SR-91 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33351 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33351?
Truck crashes in Broward County peak in March, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33351?
Since 2015, Broward County has reported 225 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33351 compared with Florida?
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 33351?
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.