ZIP 33467 (Lake Worth, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33467: 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 runs above Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Palm Beach County: 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.
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%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-95 (7), SR-704 (3) and SR-804 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
277 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is January, with 10% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33467 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 8 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-704 | 3 |
| SR-804 | 3 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| 10th Ave | 2 |
| CR-807 | 2 |
| SR-807 | 2 |
| SR-809 | 2 |
| SR-882 | 2 |
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 33467 at a glance
| Population | 58,411 |
| Density | 1,205 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,739 |
| Median home value | $449,017 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. NHTSA counts 15.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 18.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33467
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33467?
Palm Beach County has had 6,324 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,258 people and killing 229.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33467?
SR-91 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33467 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33467?
March has the most truck crashes in Palm Beach County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33467?
277 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Palm Beach County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33467 compare with Florida?
Palm Beach County records 34.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33467?
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.