ZIP 33635 (Tampa, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33635: 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 sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for 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
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%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 33635 is SR-580, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-19 (5), I-275 (4) and SR-60 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 264 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.8% across 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 33635 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-580, 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.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-580 | 6 |
| US-19 | 5 |
| I-275 | 4 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| Anderson Rd | 2 |
| CR-584 | 2 |
| CR-589 | 2 |
| SR-688 | 2 |
| CR-1 N | 1 |
| CR-501 | 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 33635 at a glance
| Population | 19,134 |
| Density | 1,159 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,894 |
| Median home value | $281,341 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 19.2 a year in 2016–19 and 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33635
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33635?
Since 2015, 7,982 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hillsborough County (3,694 injured, 251 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33635?
SR-580 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33635 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33635?
Truck crashes in Hillsborough County peak in March, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33635?
Garbage trucks were involved in 264 reported crashes in Hillsborough County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33635 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Hillsborough County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33635?
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.