Owingsville, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Owingsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Owingsville and Bath County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bath County numbers.
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 has lower values than Kentucky for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Bath County: 13.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Bath County has recorded 101 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
Owingsville had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bath County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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). Next come US-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Owingsville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bath County.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 13.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Bath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 6 |
| US-60 | 2 |
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 |
Owingsville at a glance
| Population | 1,589 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 633 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40360) | $55,193 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40360) | $122,833 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Owingsville
How common are truck crashes in Owingsville?
101 truck crashes have been reported in Bath County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 39 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Owingsville?
I-64 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Owingsville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Owingsville?
January has the most truck crashes in Bath County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Owingsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Bath County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Owingsville compared with Kentucky?
Bath County records 68.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Owingsville?
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.