Fort Myers Beach, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Myers Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fort Myers Beach 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).
Lee County at a glance: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.8%, vs 3.8% in Florida.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 3,377 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,498 people injured and 124 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Fort Myers Beach had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lee County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
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, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: US-41 (4), CR-840 (3) and CR-865 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
188 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (13%).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Fort Myers Beach fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| CR-840 | 3 |
| CR-865 | 1 |
| CR-869 | 1 |
| CR-876 | 1 |
| CR-876 Daniels Pkwy | 1 |
| Mcgregor Blvd | 1 |
| Pennsylvania Ave | 1 |
| SR-739 | 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 |
Fort Myers Beach at a glance
| Population | 5,308 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,908 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33931) | $79,018 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33931) | $533,060 |
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. NHTSA counts 10.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 11.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Myers Beach
How common are truck crashes in Fort Myers Beach?
Lee County has had 3,377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,498 people and killing 124.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fort Myers Beach?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fort Myers Beach: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Myers Beach?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in March, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fort Myers Beach?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 188 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fort Myers Beach compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 34.0 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fort Myers Beach?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.