ZIP 33973 (Lehigh Acres, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33973: 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).
What stands out in Lee County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.8%, vs 3.8% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 3,377 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 1,498 people were injured and 124 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33973 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-82 (9), CR-884 (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33973 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.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 14 |
| SR-82 | 9 |
| CR-884 | 5 |
| CR-840 | 4 |
| CR-876 Daniels Pkwy | 3 |
| SR-31 | 3 |
| SR-80 | 3 |
| CR-78 | 2 |
| CR-876 | 2 |
| SR-884 | 2 |
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 33973 at a glance
| Population | 14,392 |
| Density | 1,463 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,530 |
| Median home value | $355,054 |
| Home ownership | 23% |
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 33973
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33973?
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 33973?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33973 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33973?
March has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33973?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 188 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33973 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 33973?
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.