ZIP 33825 (Avon Park, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33825: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Highlands 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
7.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 7.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Highlands County compares with Florida
Highlands County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Highlands County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Highlands County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Highlands County sits below Florida on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Highlands County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 648 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Highlands County. They injured 383 people and killed 46.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33825 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-64 (3), SR-17 (2) and CR-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.7 deaths compared with 7.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33825 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.2% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Highlands County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 8 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| CR-64 | 1 |
| CR-700A | 1 |
| Old Avon Park Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Highlands County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 132 |
| SR-70 | 65 |
| State Road 70 | 58 |
| Us 27 (Sr 25) | 55 |
| Us 27 South | 22 |
| State Road 66 | 18 |
| Us 27 (State Road 25) | 17 |
| Us-27 (Sr-25) | 15 |
ZIP 33825 at a glance
| Population | 25,501 |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,949 |
| Median home value | $155,885 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Highlands 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 | 20 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +111% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +10% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 53 | +15% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33825
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33825?
Highlands County has had 648 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 383 people and killing 46.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 33825?
US-27 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33825 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33825?
The worst month is March: 11.0% of truck crashes in Highlands County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33825?
Since 2015, Highlands County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33825 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 50.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Highlands County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33825?
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.