ZIP 33435 (Boynton Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33435: 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. 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
Palm Beach County has recorded 6,324 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,258 people injured and 229 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33435 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-91 (7), SR-804 (3) and 10th Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
277 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Florida: 3.8%).
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 33435 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 7 |
| SR-804 | 3 |
| 10th Ave | 2 |
| CR-807 | 2 |
| SR-807 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| 10th Ave N | 1 |
| 10th St | 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 33435 at a glance
| Population | 37,833 |
| Density | 2,242 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,979 |
| Median home value | $351,309 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 33435
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33435?
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 33435?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33435: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33435?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Palm Beach County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33435?
Since 2015, Palm Beach County has reported 277 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33435 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Palm Beach County has 34.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33435?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.