Burnt Store Marina, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burnt Store Marina: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burnt Store Marina and Lee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Florida
Lee County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Lee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lee County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.8%, vs 3.8% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 3,377 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 1,498 people were injured and 124 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Burnt Store Marina since 2015, this page uses Lee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.1% 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
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-765 (3), SR-78 (2) and CR-765A Taylor Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
188 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Burnt Store Marina fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 30.8% 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
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 4 |
| CR-765 | 3 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| CR-765A Taylor Rd | 1 |
| CR-78 | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| Mid Cape Terr | 1 |
| N Gator Cir | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 158 |
| SR-82 | 120 |
| I-75 (Sr 93) | 117 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 104 |
| Colonial Blvd | 100 |
| Palm Beach Blvd | 96 |
| Alico Rd | 87 |
| Daniels Pkwy | 73 |
Burnt Store Marina at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33909) | $73,053 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33909) | $322,261 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 69 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 136 | +97% | 8.3 |
| 2010s | 177 | +30% | 7.5 |
| 2020s | 326 | +84% | 11.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 326 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.8 a year in 2016–19, 11.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burnt Store Marina
How common are truck crashes in Burnt Store Marina?
Lee County has had 3,377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,498 people and killing 124.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Burnt Store Marina?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burnt Store Marina: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Burnt Store Marina?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in March, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burnt Store Marina?
188 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Burnt Store Marina compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Burnt Store Marina?
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.