ZIP 33857 (Lorida, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33857: 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. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Highlands County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 648 crashes involving commercial trucks in Highlands County since 2015: 383 people were injured and 46 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33857 since 2015: US-98 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.8% across 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 33857 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Highlands County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.2% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Highlands County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 2 |
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 33857 at a glance
| Population | 756 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,313 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33857
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33857?
Since 2015, 648 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Highlands County (383 injured, 46 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33857?
Truck crashes in Highlands County peak in March, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33857?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Highlands County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33857 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Highlands County has 50.8 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33857?
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.