ZIP 33471 (Moore Haven, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33471: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Glades 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
9 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glades County compares with Florida
Glades County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glades County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glades County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.89 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Glades County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Glades County: 11.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Glades County. They injured 266 people and killed 34.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.7% 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
US-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33471 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-29 (2), SR-78 (2) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 33471 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% 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
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 Glades County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 6 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glades County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 46 |
| SR-78 | 23 |
| Us 27 (Sr 25) | 23 |
| Us 27 (State Road 25) | 20 |
| Us-27 (Sr-25) | 17 |
| SR-29 | 16 |
| State Road 78 | 14 |
| N Us Highway 27 | 9 |
ZIP 33471 at a glance
| Population | 7,086 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,150 |
| Median home value | $122,982 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glades 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 | 13 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | +70% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +1% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | +15% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 25 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 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33471
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33471?
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Glades County (266 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33471?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33471: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33471?
Truck crashes in Glades County peak in December, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33471?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Glades County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33471 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Glades County has 201.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33471?
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.