Barren County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barren 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
15 of 489 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barren County compares with Kentucky
Barren County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barren County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kentucky, Barren County is lower on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Barren County at a glance: January worst month: 12.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 489 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barren County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Barren County since 2015: SR-90 (4), SR-9008 (4), US-68 (2), CR-STATE Quarry Rd (1) and Edmonton Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Barren County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Barren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Barren County) |
|---|---|
| SR-90 | 4 |
| SR-9008 | 4 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| CR-STATE Quarry Rd | 1 |
| Edmonton Rd | 1 |
| SR-1297 | 1 |
| SR-1324 | 1 |
| SR-839 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barren County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 149 |
| Ky0090 | 66 |
| US-0031E | 49 |
| Ln9008 | 48 |
| US-0068 | 22 |
| Ky0249 | 19 |
| Ky1297 | 15 |
| Ky0839 | 15 |
Barren County at a glance
| Population | 45,609 |
| Land area | 487.4 sq mi |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,634 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barren 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 | 21 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 35 | +63% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 39 | +11% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 42 | +9% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Barren County
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Questions fleets ask about Barren County
How common are truck crashes in Barren County?
Since 2015, 489 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barren County (185 injured, 26 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Barren County?
Truck crashes in Barren County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Barren County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Barren County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does Barren County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Barren County has 91.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Barren 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.