ZIP 33875 (Sebring, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33875: 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.
Highlands County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in 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
US-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33875 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-66 (4), CR-17 (1) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.7, vs 7.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33875 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 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 Highlands County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 8 |
| SR-66 | 4 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-98 | 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 33875 at a glance
| Population | 11,856 |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,482 |
| Median home value | $230,284 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33875
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33875?
648 truck crashes have been reported in Highlands County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 383 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33875?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33875: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33875?
Truck crashes in Highlands County peak in March, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33875?
Since 2015, Highlands County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33875 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 50.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Highlands County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33875?
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.