ZIP 33498 (Boca Raton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33498: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33498 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-91 (11), US-441 (4) and SR-869 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 277 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (10% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.6, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33498 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.2% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 13 |
| SR-91 | 11 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| SR-869 | 3 |
| SR-804 | 2 |
| SR-834 | 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 33498 at a glance
| Population | 16,853 |
| Density | 650 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $146,765 |
| Median home value | $654,821 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 15.2 a year in 2016–19 and 18.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33498
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33498?
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 33498?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33498: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33498?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Palm Beach County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33498?
Since 2015, Palm Beach County has reported 277 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33498 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
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 33498?
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.