Cypress Lake, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cypress Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cypress Lake 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lee County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.8%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 3,377 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,498 people injured and 124 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Cypress Lake since 2015; patterns below come from Lee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for 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
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Cypress Lake with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-41 (8), SR-78 (5) and CR-840 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 188 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Cypress Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lee County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.8% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| US-41 | 8 |
| SR-78 | 5 |
| CR-840 | 4 |
| SR-82 | 4 |
| CR-876 Daniels Pkwy | 3 |
| CR-876 | 2 |
| SR-884 | 2 |
| CR-865 | 1 |
| CR-867A | 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 |
Cypress Lake at a glance
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33919) | $80,451 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33919) | $332,804 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 69 to 326. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 10.8 a year in 2016–19 and 11.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cypress Lake
How common are truck crashes in Cypress Lake?
3,377 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 124 deaths and 1,498 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cypress Lake?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cypress Lake: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cypress Lake?
March has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cypress Lake?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 188 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cypress Lake compare 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 Cypress Lake?
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.