COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Monroe County, Alabama
Road fatality data for Monroe County (AL). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 47
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 31.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Monroe County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 6 deaths in the latest year.
Monroe County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Monroe County ranks #355 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #19 of 61 rated counties in AL. Monroe County's fatality rate of 31.2 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #355 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,475 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #19 of 61
- in AL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost MONROE-99 · Monroe 31.2/100k · #355 of 2,328
Monroe County · 31.2/100k · increasing
- PHOTO 31.2/100k
- VS-ST #355 of 2,328
- CRASH 47 book
- FARS Increasing
- NHTSA 44 crash
- MILE +18.8% vs AL
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How does Monroe County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Monroe County is 19% deadlier than the comparison
2023 road deaths from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System over population from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2023). Rates shown for counties with 10,000+ residents and a 2023 FARS record.
Among the 15 rated counties in Alabama, Monroe County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 26.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Monroe County's rate and the state average is 4.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Crenshaw County, at 38.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 7.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Conecuh County (71.6), Winston County (55.1), Marengo County (53.5), Chambers County (52.8), Dallas County (49.8), Choctaw County (49.0), Coosa County (48.7), Cleburne County (44.8), Clarke County (44.8), Barbour County (44.7), Butler County (43.5), Cherokee County (39.0), Lawrence County (38.8), Crenshaw County (38.2).
Monroe County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
31 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 15% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Monroe County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Monroe County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Alabama statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AL
- State fatality changesYear-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. countiesAlphabetical county index
- All state profiles51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparisonRoute-level lookup tool
- National statistics downloadFARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality dataMethodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road riskRate denominator explained
- Counties starting with MLetter index including AL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Monroe County, Alabama?
Monroe County recorded 47 total traffic fatalities across 44 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Monroe County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Monroe County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Alabama may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Monroe County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Monroe County is increasing. This indicates that traffic fatalities have risen over the data period, warranting attention to road safety initiatives.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Monroe County?
Monroe County has a fatality rate of 31.2 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Monroe County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Monroe County ranks #355 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #19 of 61 rated counties in AL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Monroe County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Monroe County's per-capita rate of 31.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Alabama county average of 26.3. Visit the Alabama state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Monroe County come from?
All road fatality data comes from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a census of fatal motor vehicle crashes on public roads in the United States. FARS data covers the period 2016-2023 and includes all crashes resulting in at least one fatality within 30 days.