ZIP 33890 (Zolfo Springs, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33890: 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 |
Hardee County sits below Florida 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardee County. They injured 214 people and killed 34.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-66 (6) and US-17 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 33890 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-64, 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
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 Hardee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 8 |
| SR-66 | 6 |
| US-17 | 4 |
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 33890 at a glance
| Population | 5,197 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,831 |
| Median home value | $174,257 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 33890
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33890?
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardee County (214 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33890?
Since 2015, SR-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33890: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33890?
April has the most truck crashes in Hardee County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33890?
Since 2015, Hardee County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33890 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardee County has 133.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33890?
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.