ZIP 33596 (Valrico, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33596: 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. Where it is 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by I-75 (9), I-4 (7) and US-301 (7).
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%).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33596 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 11 |
| I-75 | 9 |
| I-4 | 7 |
| US-301 | 7 |
| SR-574 | 4 |
| CR-672 | 2 |
| SR-676 | 2 |
| Sydney Rd | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| Alexander St | 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 33596 at a glance
| Population | 27,757 |
| Density | 943 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,465 |
| Median home value | $431,985 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 193 a year in the 1990s and 715 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 19.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33596
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33596?
Hillsborough County has had 7,982 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,694 people and killing 251.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33596?
Since 2015, SR-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33596: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33596?
Truck crashes in Hillsborough County peak in March, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33596?
264 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hillsborough County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33596 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 33596?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.