Adair County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adair 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
2 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adair County compares with Kentucky
Adair County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adair County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Adair County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Adair County: 1 in 115 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Adair County has recorded 126 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
SR-9008 leads in Adair County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-206 (1), SR-55 (1) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Adair County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-9008 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Adair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Adair County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9008 | 2 |
| SR-206 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| SR-900 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adair County) |
|---|---|
| Ln9008 | 28 |
| Ky0055 | 25 |
| Ky0061 | 15 |
| Ky0080 | 9 |
| Ky0206 | 7 |
| Ky0055X | 5 |
| Ky0076 | 5 |
| Ky0704 | 5 |
Adair County at a glance
| Population | 19,239 |
| Land area | 405.3 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,373 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adair 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +66% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | -19% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +65% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 13. 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Adair County
ZIP codes in Adair County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Adair County
How common are truck crashes in Adair County?
126 truck crashes have been reported in Adair County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 59 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Adair County?
Since 2015, SR-9008 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Adair County: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Adair County?
Truck crashes in Adair County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Adair County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Adair County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Adair County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Adair County records 54.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Adair County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.