ZIP 33990 (Cape Coral, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33990: 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. It runs above Florida on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 33990: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33990: 3.8 in 2016–19, 6.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 3,377 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 1,498 people were injured and 124 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
US-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33990 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-78 (6), SR-82 (4) and I-75 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 188 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33990 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 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
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 10 |
| SR-78 | 6 |
| SR-82 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-884 | 2 |
| CR-765 | 1 |
| CR-78 | 1 |
| CR-865 | 1 |
| CR-867A | 1 |
| CR-867A Del Prado Blvd | 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 33990 at a glance
| Population | 34,713 |
| Density | 1,434 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,665 |
| Median home value | $354,168 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 10.8 a year in 2016–19 and 11.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33990
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33990?
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 33990?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33990 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33990?
The worst month is March: 10.3% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33990?
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 33990 compare with Florida?
Lee County records 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33990?
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.