ZIP 33440 (Clewiston, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33440: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hendry 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
6 of 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hendry County compares with Florida
Hendry County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hendry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hendry County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Florida, Hendry County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hendry County: 9.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Florida.
Overview
Hendry County has recorded 355 truck crashes since 2015, with 234 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33440 since 2015: CR-833 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33440 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hendry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-833 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hendry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 36 |
| State Road 80 | 31 |
| US-27 | 29 |
| Us 27 (Sr 25) | 24 |
| SR-29 | 21 |
| State Road 29 | 12 |
| Us 27 (State Road 25) | 11 |
| Us-27 (Sr-25) | 7 |
ZIP 33440 at a glance
| Population | 20,855 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,341 |
| Median home value | $203,392 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hendry 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 | 18 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 27 | +52% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | -14% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 35 | +49% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 35 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33440
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33440?
Hendry County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 234 people and killing 33.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33440?
March has the most truck crashes in Hendry County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33440?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hendry County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33440 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hendry County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33440?
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.