ZIP 33624 (Tampa, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33624: 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
Hillsborough County has recorded 7,982 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,694 people injured and 251 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (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.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-275 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come SR-580 (6), US-41 (6) and I-75 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 264 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33624 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-275; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 9 |
| SR-580 | 6 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-54 | 4 |
| Anderson Rd | 2 |
| CR-584 | 2 |
| CR-589 | 2 |
| SR-589 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 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 33624 at a glance
| Population | 41,346 |
| Density | 1,757 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,760 |
| Median home value | $387,044 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 33624
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33624?
7,982 truck crashes have been reported in Hillsborough County since 2015, with 251 deaths and 3,694 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33624?
Since 2015, I-275 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33624: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33624?
The worst month is March: 9.4% of truck crashes in Hillsborough County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33624?
264 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hillsborough County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33624 compared with Florida?
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 33624?
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.