ZIP 33428 (Boca Raton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33428: 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 runs above Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Palm Beach County at a glance: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 6,324 crashes involving commercial trucks in Palm Beach County since 2015: 3,258 people were injured and 229 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% 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 0.2% 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 (11). Next come I-95 (7), SR-869 (4) and US-441 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 277 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (10%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.6 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33428 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Palm Beach County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.2% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Palm Beach County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 11 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-869 | 4 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| SR-811 | 2 |
| SR-814 | 2 |
| SR-834 | 2 |
| 3rd Ave | 1 |
| Andrews Av | 1 |
| Boca Rio Rd | 1 |
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 33428 at a glance
| Population | 47,588 |
| Density | 1,594 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,543 |
| Median home value | $462,182 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 131 to 575. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 33428
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33428?
Since 2015, 6,324 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Palm Beach County (3,258 injured, 229 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33428?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33428 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33428?
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 33428?
277 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Palm Beach County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33428 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 34.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Palm Beach County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33428?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.