ZIP 33760 (Clearwater, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33760: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Pinellas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Pinellas County at a glance: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (162 since 2015), vs 3.8% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 2,161 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pinellas County since 2015: 1,080 people were injured and 60 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33760 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-580 (3), SR-688 (3) and I-275 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 162 crashes, 7.5% of the total, against 3.8% across 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 33760 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| SR-580 | 3 |
| SR-688 | 3 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-694 | 2 |
| US-92 | 2 |
| 102 2nd Ave | 1 |
| 28th St N | 1 |
| 34th St | 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 33760 at a glance
| Population | 20,501 |
| Density | 1,405 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,596 |
| Median home value | $256,770 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33760
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33760?
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 33760?
US-19 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33760 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33760?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Pinellas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33760?
162 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pinellas County since 2015, 7.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33760 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pinellas County has 19.6 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33760?
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.