Bourbon County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bourbon 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
9 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bourbon County compares with Kentucky
Bourbon County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bourbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bourbon County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Bourbon County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Bourbon County: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.7%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Bourbon County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.5% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Bourbon County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (2), SR-353 (1) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.2% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Bourbon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Bourbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bourbon County) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 2 |
| SR-353 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bourbon County) |
|---|---|
| US-0460 | 27 |
| US-0027 | 24 |
| US-0068 | 11 |
| Ky0627 | 9 |
| US-0068X | 7 |
| Ky1678 | 6 |
| Ky1939 | 6 |
| Ky0537 | 5 |
Bourbon County at a glance
| Population | 20,333 |
| Land area | 289.8 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,414 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bourbon 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -9% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +21% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Bourbon County
How common are truck crashes in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bourbon County?
The worst month is November: 12.7% of truck crashes in Bourbon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bourbon County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bourbon County since 2015, 8.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bourbon County compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Bourbon County has 46.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bourbon 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.