Southwest Florida Law Firm Releases Traffic Safety Report Identifying High-Crash Intersections in Fort Myers Area
Analysis highlights crash concentrations along U.S. 41 and other major Lee County corridors; report encourages driver awareness during peak traffic periods.
NAPLES, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2026 /The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. has released a traffic safety report analyzing publicly reported crash data and local government safety planning in the Fort Myers area, with an emphasis on Lee County 's highest-crash intersections and corridors. The report, titled "Crash Hotspots in the Fort Myers Area: A Review of Lee County Traffic Safety Data," analyzes publicly available crash data and regional safety planning documents.
The full report is available athttps://www.attorneyshapiro.com/crash-hotspots-in-the-fort-myers-area-a-review-of-lee-county-traffic-safety-data/.
The traffic safety report is intended to raise awareness of high-risk intersections and support safer driving behavior across Southwest Florida.
Report Highlights
Crash figures referenced in this report are based on publicly available data and local reporting covering approximately the 2017-2021 time period.
Crash activity in Lee County is heavily concentrated along major arterial corridors such as U.S. 41 (Cleveland Avenue).
Public reporting tied to local traffic studies identified several intersections with the highest crash totals in the Fort Myers-Estero corridor during the 2017-2021 reporting period.
Corkscrew Rd & Three Oaks Pkwy: 179 crashes
U.S. 41 & Estero Pkwy: 165 crashes
U.S. 41 & Corkscrew Rd: 158 crashes
Traffic safety planning efforts in Lee County focus on a High-Injury Network, recognizing that a small number of intersections account for a disproportionate share of serious crashes.
Ongoing road construction across Lee County may contribute to shifting traffic patterns, reduced lane widths, and increased risk for both drivers and roadway workers, particularly in high-growth areas.
The report reviewed publicly available crash data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, regional safety planning documents, and local reporting covering traffic conditions in Lee County.
In the Fort Myers area, crash concentrations often align with several major arterial corridors, including U.S. 41 (Cleveland Avenue), Colonial Boulevard, Fowler Street, and Daniels Parkway. These roads carry high daily traffic volumes and feature intersections with heavy turning movements and congestion during peak commuting hours.
Trend Commentary
Regional safety discussions continue to emphasize peak-hour congestion, heavy turn volumes, and driver distraction as key contributors. Public safety dashboards and planning efforts often focus on the high-injury network where serious crashes are concentrated.
"Even one serious crash can change a family 's life," said Marc L. Shapiro, Esq. "We put this report together to help drivers better understand where crashes tend to occur and to encourage safer habits, like slowing down, avoiding distractions, and giving other drivers space on the road."
Driver safety tips
Build in extra time for commutes during season or peak hours
Avoid phone use at signals or in heavy traffic
Merge into turn lanes early; avoid last-second lane changes
Maintain a safe following distance to reduce rear-end collisions
Use alternate routes when practical to reduce exposure to known hotspots
Use extra caution in construction zones where lanes may narrow, shift, or have active workers present
The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. is a Florida personal injury law firm with offices in Naples and Fort Myers. The firm represents individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents and other serious incidents. Its guiding principle is "Big enough to handle serious cases, small enough to care," and the firm regularly supports community safety initiatives aimed at reducing preventable injuries.
Crash figures referenced in this report are based on publicly available data and reporting. Totals may change as crash reports are finalized or updated in official state dashboards.
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Press release source
FLHSMV Crash Dashboard info page: https://www.flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports/crash-dashboard/
Florida Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report 2023 (PDF): https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/crashreports/crash_facts_2023_ada.pdf
Lee County MPO SS4A crash dashboard (ArcGIS): https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/0b8b88bb61464d8483f93db994de721b/
Gulf Coast News Now (Estero study): https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/estero-dangerous-roads-revealed/64235262
Gulf Coast News Now (Pine Island Rd & Stringfellow Rd context): https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/proposed-changes-to-busy-pine-island-intersection-due-to-safety-concerns/45959464
Gulf Coast News Now (Fort Myers police traffic operation): https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/police-traffic-operation-road-violation-fort-myers/70192919
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