ZIP 33487 (Boca Raton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33487: 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Palm Beach County has recorded 6,324 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,258 people injured and 229 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). Next come SR-91 (10), SR-869 (3) and US-441 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 277 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (10%).
They recorded 2.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33487 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 | 10 |
| SR-869 | 3 |
| US-441 | 3 |
| CR-807 | 2 |
| SR-804 | 2 |
| 10th St | 1 |
| 3rd Ave | 1 |
| 4th Ave | 1 |
| Boca Rio Rd | 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 33487 at a glance
| Population | 20,717 |
| Density | 1,193 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,066 |
| Median home value | $631,325 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 33487
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33487?
6,324 truck crashes have been reported in Palm Beach County since 2015, with 229 deaths and 3,258 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 33487?
I-95 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33487 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33487?
Truck crashes in Palm Beach County peak in March, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33487?
Since 2015, Palm Beach County has reported 277 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33487 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 33487?
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.