Caldwell County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caldwell 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
4 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell County compares with Kentucky
Caldwell County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Caldwell County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Caldwell County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 11.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Caldwell County has recorded 197 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Caldwell County since 2015: I-69 (1), SR-672 (1) and US-62 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Caldwell County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.2% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-672 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0091 | 37 |
| Ky0139 | 35 |
| I-0069 | 33 |
| I-0024 | 24 |
| US-0062 | 14 |
| Ky0128 | 9 |
| Ky0293 | 7 |
| Ky0672 | 6 |
Caldwell County at a glance
| Population | 12,611 |
| Land area | 344.8 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,049 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +86% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 17 | +52% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 18 | +6% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Caldwell County
ZIP codes in Caldwell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Caldwell County
How many truck accidents are there in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County has had 197 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Caldwell County?
Truck crashes in Caldwell County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Caldwell County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Caldwell County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Caldwell County compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Caldwell County has 129.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Caldwell 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.