ZIP 33503 (Balm, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33503: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hillsborough 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hillsborough County compares with Florida
Hillsborough County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hillsborough County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Hillsborough County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hillsborough County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 7,982 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hillsborough County. They injured 3,694 people and killed 251.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-301 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33503 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-75 (8), SR-674 (4) and CR-39 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 264 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33503 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsborough County.
- Look at alternatives to US-301 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hillsborough County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 10 |
| I-75 | 8 |
| SR-674 | 4 |
| CR-39 | 2 |
| CR-672 | 2 |
| Apollo Beach Blvd | 1 |
| Carr Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hillsborough County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 266 |
| I-4 | 207 |
| I-275 | 155 |
| US-301 | 147 |
| I-75 (Sr-93A) | 140 |
| I-4 (Sr-400) | 136 |
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 96 |
| US-41 | 80 |
ZIP 33503 at a glance
| Population | 891 |
| Density | 565 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $138,553 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hillsborough 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 | 193 | — | 21.2 |
| 2000s | 402 | +108% | 17.0 |
| 2010s | 528 | +31% | 14.6 |
| 2020s | 715 | +35% | 21.2 |
In the 1990s about 193 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 715. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 19.2 a year in 2016–19, 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33503
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33503?
Since 2015, 7,982 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hillsborough County (3,694 injured, 251 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33503?
US-301 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33503 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33503?
Truck crashes in Hillsborough County peak in March, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33503?
Since 2015, Hillsborough County has reported 264 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33503 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Hillsborough County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33503?
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.