ZIP 33606 (Tampa, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33606: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33606 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-75 (10), US-301 (7) and I-275 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
264 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is March, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33606 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hillsborough County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 12 |
| I-75 | 10 |
| US-301 | 7 |
| I-275 | 6 |
| SR-60 | 6 |
| SR-580 | 5 |
| US-92 | 5 |
| I-4 | 3 |
| SR-574 | 3 |
| Anderson Rd | 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 33606 at a glance
| Population | 24,570 |
| Density | 2,895 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,729 |
| Median home value | $849,163 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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. 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 33606
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33606?
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 33606?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33606 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33606?
The worst month is March: 9.4% of truck crashes in Hillsborough County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33606?
Garbage trucks were involved in 264 reported crashes in Hillsborough County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 33606 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
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 33606?
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.