ZIP 33919 (Fort Myers, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33919: 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 |
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).
Lee County at a glance: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.8%, vs 3.8% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,377 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lee County. They injured 1,498 people and killed 124.
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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by US-41 (9), SR-78 (5) and CR-840 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 188 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
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 ZIP 33919 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Morning starts matter: 30.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 11 |
| US-41 | 9 |
| 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 |
ZIP 33919 at a glance
| Population | 30,412 |
| Density | 1,342 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,451 |
| Median home value | $332,804 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 33919
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33919?
3,377 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 124 deaths and 1,498 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33919?
I-75 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33919 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33919?
March has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33919?
188 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33919 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
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 33919?
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.