Berkshire Lakes, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berkshire Lakes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Berkshire Lakes and Collier County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Collier County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Collier County compares with Florida
Collier County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Collier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Collier County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Collier County has lower values than Florida for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Collier County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 1,798 crashes involving commercial trucks in Collier County since 2015: 811 people were injured and 82 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Berkshire Lakes had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Collier County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
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 Berkshire Lakes is CR-846, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-75 (3), US-41 (3) and CR-951 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 86 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Berkshire Lakes fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Collier County.
- Look at alternatives to CR-846 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Collier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-846 | 5 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| CR-951 | 2 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| 19 Place Sw | 1 |
| CR-31 | 1 |
| Flounder Dr | 1 |
| Mu-1196 Airport-Pulling Rd S | 1 |
| Mu-Pine Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Collier County) |
|---|---|
| Immokalee Rd | 127 |
| Collier Blvd | 124 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 94 |
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 92 |
| Pine Ridge Rd | 71 |
| SR-29 | 65 |
| Tamiami Trl | 61 |
| Airport Pulling Rd | 60 |
Berkshire Lakes at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34104) | $71,686 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34104) | $373,514 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Collier 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 | 73 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 79 | +9% | 5.8 |
| 2010s | 94 | +19% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 177 | +87% | 6.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 73 a year in the 1990s and 177 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Berkshire Lakes
How common are truck crashes in Berkshire Lakes?
Collier County has had 1,798 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 811 people and killing 82.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Berkshire Lakes?
CR-846 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Berkshire Lakes since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Berkshire Lakes?
April has the most truck crashes in Collier County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Berkshire Lakes?
Since 2015, Collier County has reported 86 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Berkshire Lakes compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Collier County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Berkshire Lakes?
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.