Walton, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walton: 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
9 of 460 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walton compares with Kentucky
Walton against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walton | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 687.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 10.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Walton has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Walton: 9.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Walton has recorded 460 truck crashes since 2015, with 185 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Walton with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-71 (2), US-42 (2) and I-71N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Walton fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walton.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 9.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Walton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| I-71N | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-338 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walton) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 201 |
| I-0071 | 85 |
| US-0025 | 33 |
| Ky0338 | 30 |
| Ky0014 | 27 |
| US-0042 | 8 |
| Ky1292 | 5 |
| Cr1121 Old Lexington Pike | 5 |
Walton at a glance
| Population | 5,803 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,220 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41094) | $96,515 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41094) | $296,275 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walton 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | +15% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 30 | +58% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 41 | +36% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walton
How many truck crashes happen in Walton?
460 truck crashes have been reported in Walton since 2015, with 6 deaths and 185 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Walton?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Walton: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Walton?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Walton happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Walton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Walton since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Walton compare with Kentucky?
Walton records 687.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Walton?
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.