ZIP 33616 (Tampa, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33616: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Hillsborough County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hillsborough County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 7,982 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hillsborough County. They injured 3,694 people and killed 251.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33616 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (5), SR-60 (4) and US-19 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
264 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (11% of them).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33616 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.
- 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
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 | 10 |
| I-275 | 5 |
| SR-60 | 4 |
| US-19 | 4 |
| US-92 | 4 |
| SR-580 | 3 |
| SR-688 | 2 |
| 21st Ave | 1 |
| 22nd St | 1 |
| 28th St N | 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 33616 at a glance
| Population | 15,830 |
| Density | 1,556 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,210 |
| Median home value | $409,514 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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. 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 33616
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33616?
Since 2015, 7,982 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hillsborough County (3,694 injured, 251 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33616?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33616 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33616?
Truck crashes in Hillsborough County peak in March, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33616?
Garbage trucks were involved in 264 reported crashes in Hillsborough County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 33616 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hillsborough County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33616?
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.