ZIP 33913 (Fort Myers, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33913: 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 sits below Florida 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (188 since 2015), vs 3.8% across 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.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (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%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33913 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-82 (7), CR-840 (4) and CR-884 (4).
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 ZIP 33913 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lee County.
- 30.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| SR-82 | 7 |
| CR-840 | 4 |
| CR-884 | 4 |
| CR-876 Daniels Pkwy | 3 |
| CR-876 | 2 |
| Williams Ave | 2 |
| Buckingham Road | 1 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| CR-865 | 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 33913 at a glance
| Population | 31,538 |
| Density | 120 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,373 |
| Median home value | $491,343 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33913
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33913?
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 ZIP 33913?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33913 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33913?
March has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33913?
188 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33913 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 34.0 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33913?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.