ZIP 33432 (Boca Raton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33432: 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.
The headline for 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
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.
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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33432 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-91 (9), SR-811 (3) 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 33432 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 15 |
| SR-91 | 9 |
| SR-811 | 3 |
| SR-869 | 3 |
| SR-834 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-441 | 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 33432 at a glance
| Population | 21,834 |
| Density | 1,817 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,045 |
| Median home value | $1,055,098 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 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 33432
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33432?
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 33432?
I-95 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33432 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33432?
March has the most truck crashes in Palm Beach County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33432?
277 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Palm Beach County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33432 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Palm Beach County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33432?
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.