Monroe County, GA 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
4 of 1,048 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Georgia
Monroe County against Georgia 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 | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 277.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 88% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Monroe County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Monroe County at a glance: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 528 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-401 (3), US-41 (2) and I-475 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Monroe County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; 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 (in Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-401 | 3 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| SR-401 | 56 |
| Sr 401 S Near Rumble Rd | 11 |
| Sr 401 South | 10 |
| Ga 401 Sb Near Rumble Rd | 10 |
| Sr 401 North | 9 |
| Sr 401 N Near Rumble Rd | 8 |
| Ga 401 Sb Mm 180 Near Rumble Road | 7 |
| Sr 401 South Near Rumble Rd | 7 |
Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 31,437 |
| Land area | 396.1 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,382 |
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 | 45 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 66 | +47% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 60 | -9% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 101 | +67% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 101. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Monroe County
ZIP codes in Monroe County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Monroe County
How many truck accidents are there in Monroe County?
1,048 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 528 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Monroe County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Monroe County: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Monroe County?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Monroe County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Monroe County compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 277.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Monroe County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.