ZIP 33771 (Largo, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33771: 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.
Pinellas County at a glance: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.4%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Police reported 2,161 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pinellas County since 2015: 1,080 people were injured and 60 were killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33771 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-688 (3), I-275 (2) 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (9% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.6 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33771 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-688 | 3 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| SR-694 | 2 |
| 102 2nd Ave | 1 |
| 28th St N | 1 |
| 38th Ave | 1 |
| 38th Ave N | 1 |
| 49th St N | 1 |
| 5th 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 33771 at a glance
| Population | 27,596 |
| Density | 1,779 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,993 |
| Median home value | $152,441 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 33771
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33771?
Pinellas County has had 2,161 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,080 people and killing 60.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 33771?
NHTSA data shows US-19 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33771 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33771?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Pinellas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33771?
162 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pinellas County since 2015, 7.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33771 compared with Florida?
Pinellas County records 19.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33771?
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.