ZIP 34145 (Marco Island, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34145: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Collier 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
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Collier County compares with Florida
Collier County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Collier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Collier County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Collier County sits below Florida on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Collier County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Collier County has recorded 1,798 truck crashes since 2015, with 811 people injured and 82 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34145 since 2015: E Elkcam Cir (1) and US-41 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 86 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.2 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34145 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Collier County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Collier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| E Elkcam Cir | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Collier County) |
|---|---|
| Immokalee Rd | 127 |
| Collier Blvd | 124 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 94 |
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 92 |
| Pine Ridge Rd | 71 |
| SR-29 | 65 |
| Tamiami Trl | 61 |
| Airport Pulling Rd | 60 |
ZIP 34145 at a glance
| Population | 16,205 |
| Density | 385 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,523 |
| Median home value | $895,327 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Collier 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 | 73 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 79 | +9% | 5.8 |
| 2010s | 94 | +19% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 177 | +87% | 6.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 73 a year in the 1990s and 177 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34145
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34145?
Collier County has had 1,798 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 811 people and killing 82.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34145?
The worst month is April: 10.1% of truck crashes in Collier County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34145?
86 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Collier County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34145 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Collier County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34145?
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.