ZIP 33430 (Belle Glade, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33430: 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 has lower values than Florida for 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.
Palm Beach County at a glance: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 6,324 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Palm Beach County. They injured 3,258 people and killed 229.
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%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: US-98 (3), Duda Rd (2) and SR-715 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 277 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (10% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.6, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33430 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Palm Beach County.
- Look at alternatives to US-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 7 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| Duda Rd | 2 |
| SR-715 | 2 |
| 1st St | 1 |
| CR-880 | 1 |
| George Wedgworth Way | 1 |
| Mu-16th St | 1 |
| SR-80 | 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 33430 at a glance
| Population | 19,796 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,523 |
| Median home value | $148,077 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
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 33430
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33430?
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 33430?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33430: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33430?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Palm Beach County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33430?
Since 2015, Palm Beach County has reported 277 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33430 compared 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 33430?
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.