ZIP 33609 (Tampa, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33609: 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).
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come I-275 (6), SR-580 (6) and SR-60 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 264 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
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 33609 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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-41 | 12 |
| I-275 | 6 |
| SR-580 | 6 |
| SR-60 | 6 |
| US-92 | 5 |
| Anderson Rd | 2 |
| CR-584 | 2 |
| CR-589 | 2 |
| Columbus Dr | 2 |
| SR-676 | 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 33609 at a glance
| Population | 18,535 |
| Density | 1,790 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,844 |
| Median home value | $606,267 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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. 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 33609
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33609?
7,982 truck crashes have been reported in Hillsborough County since 2015, with 251 deaths and 3,694 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33609?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33609 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33609?
The worst month is March: 9.4% of truck crashes in Hillsborough County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33609?
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 33609 compare with Florida?
Hillsborough County records 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33609?
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.