Allen County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allen 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
5 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Kentucky
Allen County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Allen County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Allen County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Allen County has recorded 157 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come E Locust St (1), SR-101 (1) and SR-98 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Allen County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-31E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Allen County) |
|---|---|
| US-31E | 5 |
| E Locust St | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0101 | 40 |
| Ky0100 | 30 |
| US-0031E | 29 |
| Ky0098 | 10 |
| US-0231 | 9 |
| Ky1578 | 5 |
| Ky0252 | 4 |
| Ky2160 | 3 |
Allen County at a glance
| Population | 22,037 |
| Land area | 343.7 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,758 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +29% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +33% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | -5% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Allen County
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Questions fleets ask about Allen County
How common are truck crashes in Allen County?
157 truck crashes have been reported in Allen County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 65 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Allen County?
NHTSA data shows US-31E with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Allen County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Allen County?
Truck crashes in Allen County peak in June, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Allen County?
Since 2015, Allen County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Allen County compared with Kentucky?
Allen County records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Allen County?
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.