Salt Lick, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salt Lick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salt Lick 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Bath County is lower 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.
Bath County at a glance: 13.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
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.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Salt Lick since 2015; patterns below come from Bath County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.9%).
13.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-801 (1) and US-60 (1).
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 Salt Lick fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 7 |
| SR-801 | 1 |
| 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 |
Salt Lick at a glance
| Population | 248 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 318 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40371) | $62,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40371) | $156,248 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salt Lick
How many truck accidents are there in Salt Lick?
Bath County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Salt Lick?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salt Lick since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Salt Lick?
January has the most truck crashes in Bath County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Salt Lick?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Bath County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Salt Lick compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 68.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bath County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Salt Lick?
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.