Lely Resort, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lely Resort: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lely Resort 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 |
Compared with Florida, Collier County is lower on 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).
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Lely Resort 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
April has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Lely Resort with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-84 (2), US-41 (2) and 19 Place Sw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 86 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lely Resort fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% 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
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 Collier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| 19 Place Sw | 1 |
| CR-31 | 1 |
| CR-951 | 1 |
| E Elkcam Cir | 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 |
Lely Resort at a glance
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34112) | $69,842 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34112) | $329,297 |
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 Lely Resort
How many truck accidents are there in Lely Resort?
Since 2015, 1,798 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Collier County (811 injured, 82 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lely Resort?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lely Resort: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lely Resort?
April has the most truck crashes in Collier County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lely Resort?
Since 2015, Collier County has reported 86 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lely Resort compared with Florida?
Collier County records 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lely Resort?
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.