Bath County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bath 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 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bath County compares with Kentucky
Bath County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bath County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bath County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bath County sits below Kentucky on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Bath County: 13.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bath County. They injured 39 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Bath County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bath County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bath County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 6 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bath County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 70 |
| Ky0036 | 11 |
| Ky0011 | 6 |
| US-0060 | 6 |
| Ky0211 | 3 |
| Bob O Link Dr | 1 |
| Cr1016 E Tunnel Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ky0965 | 1 |
Bath County at a glance
| Population | 12,951 |
| Land area | 278.0 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,180 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bath 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 | 5 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 7 | +38% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 9 | +30% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bath County
ZIP codes in Bath County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bath County
How many truck accidents are there in Bath County?
Bath County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bath County?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Bath County: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bath County?
The worst month is January: 15.8% of truck crashes in Bath County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bath County?
Since 2015, Bath County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bath County compare with Kentucky?
Bath County records 68.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bath 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.