ZIP 33936 (Lehigh Acres, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33936: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hendry 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
6 of 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hendry County compares with Florida
Hendry County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hendry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hendry County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hendry County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hendry County at a glance: 9.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Florida: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hendry County. They injured 234 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-82 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33936 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-80 (5), CR-884 (4) and SR-29 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33936 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hendry County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-82; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hendry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 7 |
| SR-80 | 5 |
| CR-884 | 4 |
| SR-29 | 4 |
| Williams Ave | 2 |
| Sunshine Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hendry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 36 |
| State Road 80 | 31 |
| US-27 | 29 |
| Us 27 (Sr 25) | 24 |
| SR-29 | 21 |
| State Road 29 | 12 |
| Us 27 (State Road 25) | 11 |
| Us-27 (Sr-25) | 7 |
ZIP 33936 at a glance
| Population | 27,967 |
| Density | 299 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,417 |
| Median home value | $238,065 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hendry 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 | 18 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 27 | +52% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | -14% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 35 | +49% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33936
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33936?
Hendry County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 234 people and killing 33.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 33936?
Since 2015, SR-82 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33936: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33936?
The worst month is March: 13.0% of truck crashes in Hendry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33936?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hendry County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33936 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hendry County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33936?
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.