Peterman, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Peterman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Peterman 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 sits below Alabama on 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.
The headline for Monroe County: 1.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 288 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Peterman since 2015, this page uses Monroe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-21 leads within 10 miles of Peterman with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-27 (1), CR-42 (1) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Peterman fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-21 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.5% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 2 |
| CR-27 | 1 |
| CR-42 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 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 |
Peterman at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36471) | $40,921 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36471) | $84,020 |
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. 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 Peterman
How many truck accidents are there in Peterman?
288 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 152 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Peterman?
Since 2015, SR-21 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Peterman: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Peterman?
The worst month is September: 10.8% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Peterman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Monroe County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does Peterman compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 130.2 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Peterman?
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.