ZIP 33907 (Fort Myers, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33907: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee County, 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
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 |
Lee County has lower values than Florida for 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).
The headline for Lee County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.8%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,377 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lee County. They injured 1,498 people and killed 124.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
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 ZIP 33907 is I-75, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-41 (9), SR-78 (5) and SR-82 (5).
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 ZIP 33907 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 12 |
| US-41 | 9 |
| SR-78 | 5 |
| SR-82 | 5 |
| CR-840 | 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 |
ZIP 33907 at a glance
| Population | 25,033 |
| Density | 1,316 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,478 |
| Median home value | $256,386 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 69 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 326. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.8 a year in 2016–19, 11.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33907
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33907?
Since 2015, 3,377 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (1,498 injured, 124 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33907?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33907: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33907?
March has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33907?
Garbage trucks were involved in 188 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 33907 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Lee County records 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33907?
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.