ZIP 33834 (Bowling Green, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33834: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardee 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 of 403 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardee County compares with Florida
Hardee County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardee County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Hardee County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hardee County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardee County. They injured 214 people and killed 34.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.9% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33834 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-37 (2), SR-62 (2) and CR-630 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 33834 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hardee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 6 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| CR-630 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardee County) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 51 |
| SR-64 | 35 |
| SR-66 | 33 |
| State Road 64 | 28 |
| SR-35 | 26 |
| SR-62 | 21 |
| State Road 66 | 21 |
| Us 17 (Sr 35) | 15 |
ZIP 33834 at a glance
| Population | 6,188 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,817 |
| Median home value | $113,371 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardee 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 | 7 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 18 | +170% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 27 | +51% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +32% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 36 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33834
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33834?
403 truck crashes have been reported in Hardee County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 214 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33834?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33834 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33834?
The worst month is April: 11.2% of truck crashes in Hardee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33834?
Since 2015, Hardee County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33834 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 133.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardee County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33834?
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.