ZIP 33431 (Boca Raton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33431: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Palm Beach County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Palm Beach County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 33431 is I-95, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-91 (9), US-441 (4) and SR-869 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
277 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (10% of them).
They recorded 2.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33431 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Palm Beach County.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| SR-91 | 9 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| SR-869 | 3 |
| CR-807 | 2 |
| SR-811 | 2 |
| SR-834 | 2 |
| 10th St | 1 |
| 3rd Ave | 1 |
| 4th Ave | 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 33431 at a glance
| Population | 24,608 |
| Density | 1,140 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,896 |
| Median home value | $639,415 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 131 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 575. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 15.2 a year in 2016–19 and 18.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33431
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33431?
6,324 truck crashes have been reported in Palm Beach County since 2015, with 229 deaths and 3,258 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33431?
I-95 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33431 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33431?
March has the most truck crashes in Palm Beach County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33431?
Garbage trucks were involved in 277 reported crashes in Palm Beach County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33431 compared with Florida?
Palm Beach County records 34.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33431?
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.