Monroe County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 of 288 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Alabama
Monroe County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.9% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Monroe County sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Monroe County at a glance: 1.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 288 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Monroe County is SR-21, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-27 (1), CR-42 (1) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Monroe County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-21; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 3 |
| CR-27 | 1 |
| CR-42 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 79 |
| Al-21 | 64 |
| Al-41 | 20 |
| Cr-42 | 6 |
| Al-265 | 5 |
| County Road 42 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 5 |
| The Ridge Rd | 5 |
Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 19,057 |
| Land area | 1,025.7 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $41,673 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 20 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 27 | +34% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | -19% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 23 | +5% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Monroe County
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Questions fleets ask about Monroe County
How many truck accidents are there in Monroe County?
Since 2015, 288 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (152 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Monroe County?
Since 2015, SR-21 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Monroe County: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Monroe County?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Monroe County compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 130.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monroe County?
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.