ZIP 33872 (Sebring, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33872: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Highlands County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Highlands County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Highlands County has recorded 648 truck crashes since 2015, with 383 people injured and 46 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 33872 is US-27, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-66 (5), SR-64 (4) and CR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
They recorded 7.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 7.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33872 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 7 |
| SR-66 | 5 |
| SR-64 | 4 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-64 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 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 33872 at a glance
| Population | 13,746 |
| Density | 234 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,578 |
| Median home value | $210,089 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 53. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 33872
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33872?
Highlands County has had 648 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 383 people and killing 46.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33872?
NHTSA data shows US-27 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33872 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33872?
Truck crashes in Highlands County peak in March, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33872?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Highlands County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33872 compared with Florida?
Highlands County records 50.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33872?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.