Naples, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Naples: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
16 of 281 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Naples compares with Florida
Naples against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Naples stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Naples | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Naples sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Naples: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 281 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Naples. They injured 137 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Naples is US-41, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-846 (2), I-75 (2) and SR-84 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for Naples fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Naples.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Naples
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 3 |
| CR-846 | 2 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| 19 Place Sw | 1 |
| CR-31 | 1 |
| CR-951 | 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 (Naples) |
|---|---|
| 9Th St | 17 |
| Immokalee Rd | 16 |
| I-75 (Sr 93) | 13 |
| Collier Blvd | 11 |
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 10 |
| Pine Ridge Rd | 10 |
| Livingston Rd | 7 |
| I-75/Sr 93 | 7 |
Naples at a glance
| Population | 20,168 |
| Land area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,639 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Naples 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 | 3 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 46 | +1437% | 5.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | -54% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 22 | +4% | 6.6 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Naples
How common are truck crashes in Naples?
281 truck crashes have been reported in Naples since 2015, with 10 deaths and 137 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Naples?
US-41 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Naples since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Naples?
January has the most truck crashes in Naples, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Naples?
Since 2015, Naples has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Naples compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 123.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Naples, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Naples?
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.