Monroe County, FL 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
16 of 386 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Florida
Monroe County against Florida and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Monroe County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Monroe County sits below Florida on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Monroe County at a glance: 8.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Florida: 4.1).
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 386 truck crashes since 2015, with 228 people injured and 32 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (21). It is followed by 3rd St (1) and Roosevelt Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for Monroe County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 21 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| Roosevelt Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| Us-1 (State Road 5) | 25 |
| US-1 | 24 |
| Us-1 / State Road 5 | 11 |
| State Road 5 | 10 |
| Us 1 (State Road 5) | 6 |
| Us-1 (Overseas Hwy) | 5 |
| N Roosevelt Blvd | 4 |
| Us-1 Mm 50 | 4 |
Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 80,908 |
| Land area | 983.0 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $89,446 |
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 | 11 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 26 | +138% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 32 | +27% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | -6% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Monroe County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Monroe County
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe County?
Since 2015, 386 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (228 injured, 32 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Monroe County?
US-1 had 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Monroe County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County?
March has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Monroe County compared with Florida?
Monroe County records 43.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monroe County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.