ZIP 33401 (West Palm Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Palm Beach 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
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Palm Beach County compares with Florida
Palm Beach County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Palm Beach County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Palm Beach County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Palm Beach County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Palm Beach County has recorded 6,324 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,258 people injured and 229 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 33401 is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-710 (5), SR-704 (3) and SR-809 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 277 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is January, with 10% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33401 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Palm Beach County.
- With 0.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Palm Beach County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-710 | 5 |
| SR-704 | 3 |
| SR-809 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| 10th Ave | 2 |
| SR-807 | 2 |
| SR-882 | 2 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Palm Beach County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 317 |
| I-95 | 258 |
| Southern Blvd | 174 |
| Nb Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 112 |
| Sb Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 112 |
| US-441 | 108 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 96 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 89 |
ZIP 33401 at a glance
| Population | 33,698 |
| Density | 2,564 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,967 |
| Median home value | $473,128 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Palm Beach 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 | 131 | — | 18.5 |
| 2000s | 296 | +126% | 17.0 |
| 2010s | 406 | +37% | 11.3 |
| 2020s | 575 | +42% | 18.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 131 a year in the 1990s and 575 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 15.2 a year in 2016–19, 18.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33401
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33401?
Since 2015, 6,324 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Palm Beach County (3,258 injured, 229 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 33401?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33401 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33401?
Truck crashes in Palm Beach County peak in March, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33401?
Garbage trucks were involved in 277 reported crashes in Palm Beach County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33401 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Palm Beach County has 34.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33401?
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.