ZIP 33570 (Ruskin, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33570: 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 sits below Florida on 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).
Hillsborough County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Hillsborough County has recorded 7,982 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,694 people injured and 251 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across 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, US-301 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by US-41 (6), I-75 (5) and I-275 (2).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33570 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsborough County.
- Check whether your routes use US-301, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 9 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| Apollo Beach Blvd | 1 |
| Bayshore Rd | 1 |
| CR-672 | 1 |
| CR-675 | 1 |
| Lavender Rd | 1 |
| Moccasin Wallow 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 33570 at a glance
| Population | 33,319 |
| Density | 308 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,172 |
| Median home value | $270,270 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 193 to 715. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 33570
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33570?
Since 2015, 7,982 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hillsborough County (3,694 injured, 251 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33570?
NHTSA data shows US-301 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33570 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33570?
The worst month is March: 9.4% of truck crashes in Hillsborough County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33570?
264 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hillsborough County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33570 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
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 33570?
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.