ZIP 33993 (Cape Coral, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33993: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 33993: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33993: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 3,377 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,498 people injured and 124 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-78 (5), CR-765 (2) and CR-78 (1).
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 33993 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 6 |
| SR-78 | 5 |
| CR-765 | 2 |
| CR-78 | 1 |
| CR-867A | 1 |
| CR-867A Del Prado Blvd | 1 |
| Cape Coral Pkwy W | 1 |
| Mid Cape Terr | 1 |
| Mu-Country Club Blvd | 1 |
| N Gator Cir | 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 33993 at a glance
| Population | 35,580 |
| Density | 315 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,577 |
| Median home value | $366,775 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. NHTSA counts 10.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 11.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33993
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33993?
Since 2015, 3,377 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (1,498 injured, 124 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33993?
US-41 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33993 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33993?
March has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33993?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 188 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33993 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33993?
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.