Megargel, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Megargel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Megargel and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
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 has lower values than Alabama for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Monroe County at a glance: 1.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 288 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Megargel since 2015, this page uses Monroe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Megargel since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-27 (1), CR-OLD Stage Rd (1), SR-136 (1), SR-21 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Megargel fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-27 | 1 |
| CR-OLD Stage Rd | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 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 |
Megargel at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Megargel
How many truck crashes happen in Megargel?
Since 2015, 288 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (152 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Megargel?
The worst month is September: 10.8% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Megargel?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Megargel compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 130.2 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Megargel?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.