ZIP 33944 (Palmdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33944: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Glades 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
9 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glades County compares with Florida
Glades County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glades County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glades County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.89 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Florida, Glades County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and 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 Glades County: 11.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Florida.
Overview
Glades County has recorded 308 truck crashes since 2015, with 266 people injured and 34 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 33944 is SR-29, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-27 (2) and CR-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33944 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Glades County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Glades County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 4 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glades County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 46 |
| SR-78 | 23 |
| Us 27 (Sr 25) | 23 |
| Us 27 (State Road 25) | 20 |
| Us-27 (Sr-25) | 17 |
| SR-29 | 16 |
| State Road 78 | 14 |
| N Us Highway 27 | 9 |
ZIP 33944 at a glance
| Population | 208 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,692 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glades 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 | 13 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | +70% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +1% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | +15% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33944
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33944?
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Glades County (266 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33944?
NHTSA data shows SR-29 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33944 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33944?
Truck crashes in Glades County peak in December, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33944?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Glades County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33944 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 201.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Glades County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33944?
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.