Collier County Traffic Alert | Thursday, November 5, 2026
Two traffic crashes have been reported along southbound Interstate 75 in Collier County, including one involving hazardous materials. Both incidents are affecting traffic between Mile Markers 66 and 61.
A crash on I-75 South, before Mile Marker 66, has resulted in the right lane being blocked.
A second crash involving hazardous materials has been reported on I-75 South, from before Mile Marker 66 to before Mile Marker 61.
Two left lanes are blocked in connection with this incident.
Motorists traveling southbound through this section of Collier County should anticipate possible congestion, delays and emergency response activity.
Drivers are advised to reduce speed, avoid sudden lane changes and follow instructions from emergency personnel.
The type of hazardous material involved, whether there have been any injuries and the expected reopening times have not yet been confirmed.
According to WGCU, Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a collision involving a semi-cement truck and a tanker truck near Mile Marker 63. A medical helicopter was requested, and the crash also affected northbound traffic.
The Florida Highway Patrol’s incident report lists a southbound crash with injuries at 9:22 a.m. Its latest displayed update indicates that the right southbound lane is open, although other restrictions may remain.
It has not yet been established whether the two lane-blockage alerts represent separate collisions or different traffic-management reports connected to the same incident.
For current road conditions: Florida Highway Patrol Live Traffic Incidents
This is a developing story. Lane closures and traffic conditions may change without notice.