ZIP 33960 (Venus, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33960: 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 has lower values than Florida for in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Highlands County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
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
The worst month is March with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
US-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33960 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-70 (3) and Old State Road 8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.7, vs 7.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33960 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.2% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| SR-70 | 3 |
| Old State Road 8 | 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 33960 at a glance
| Population | 681 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,417 |
| Median home value | $218,122 |
| 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 |
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 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 33960
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33960?
Since 2015, 648 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Highlands County (383 injured, 46 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 33960?
US-27 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33960 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33960?
The worst month is March: 11.0% of truck crashes in Highlands County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33960?
Since 2015, Highlands County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33960 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
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 33960?
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.