Pine Ridge, Collier County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pine Ridge, Collier County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pine Ridge, Collier County 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 sits below Florida 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 1,798 crashes involving commercial trucks in Collier County since 2015: 811 people were injured and 82 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pine Ridge, Collier County since 2015; patterns below come from Collier County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Pine Ridge happened on CR-846 (4), US-41 (4), I-75 (2), SR-84 (2) and 19 Place Sw (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
86 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Florida: 3.8%).
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 Pine Ridge, Collier County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Collier County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Collier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-846 | 4 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| 19 Place Sw | 1 |
| Bonita Grande Dr | 1 |
| CR-31 | 1 |
| CR-865 | 1 |
| CR-887 | 1 |
| CR-951 | 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 |
Pine Ridge, Collier County at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34108) | $119,212 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34108) | $1,038,094 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pine Ridge, Collier County
How many truck accidents are there in Pine Ridge, Collier County?
1,798 truck crashes have been reported in Collier County since 2015, with 82 deaths and 811 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pine Ridge, Collier County?
Truck crashes in Collier County peak in April, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pine Ridge, Collier County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 86 reported crashes in Collier County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does Pine Ridge, Collier County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Collier County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pine Ridge, Collier County?
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.