ZIP 33511 (Brandon, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33511: 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 |
Hillsborough County has lower values than Florida for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hillsborough County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 7,982 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hillsborough County since 2015: 3,694 people were injured and 251 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% 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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by US-301 (11), I-4 (10) and US-41 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 264 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (11%).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33511 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsborough County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Hillsborough County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| US-301 | 11 |
| I-4 | 10 |
| US-41 | 9 |
| SR-60 | 8 |
| SR-574 | 5 |
| CR-579 | 2 |
| Columbus Dr | 2 |
| SR-676 | 2 |
| US-92 | 2 |
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 33511 at a glance
| Population | 62,138 |
| Density | 1,495 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,301 |
| Median home value | $361,974 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 33511
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33511?
Hillsborough County has had 7,982 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,694 people and killing 251.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33511?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33511: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33511?
March has the most truck crashes in Hillsborough County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33511?
Garbage trucks were involved in 264 reported crashes in Hillsborough County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33511 compare with Florida?
Hillsborough County records 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33511?
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.