ZIP 33713 (Saint Petersburg, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33713: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pinellas 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
0.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pinellas County compares with Florida
Pinellas County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pinellas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pinellas County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Pinellas County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Florida on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pinellas County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.4%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,161 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pinellas County. They injured 1,080 people and killed 60.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.3% 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
US-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33713 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (5), SR-688 (3) and SR-694 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 162 of the truck crashes here, or 7.5%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (9%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.6, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33713 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pinellas County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pinellas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 6 |
| I-275 | 5 |
| SR-688 | 3 |
| SR-694 | 2 |
| US-92 | 2 |
| 102 2nd Ave | 1 |
| 28th St N | 1 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| 38th Ave | 1 |
| 38th Ave N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pinellas County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 143 |
| I-275 | 85 |
| Ulmerton Rd | 45 |
| 49Th St | 42 |
| 34Th St | 40 |
| 66Th St | 38 |
| Interstate 275 (State Road 93) | 38 |
| 4Th St | 37 |
ZIP 33713 at a glance
| Population | 31,729 |
| Density | 1,874 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,707 |
| Median home value | $321,733 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pinellas 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 | 26 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 79 | +205% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 140 | +78% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 192 | +37% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 192 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33713
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33713?
2,161 truck crashes have been reported in Pinellas County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,080 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33713?
US-19 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33713 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33713?
October has the most truck crashes in Pinellas County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33713?
162 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pinellas County since 2015, 7.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33713 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Pinellas County records 19.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33713?
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.