Fredonia, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fredonia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fredonia and Caldwell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Caldwell County numbers.
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).
What stands out in Fredonia: I-24 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Fredonia.
Overview
Caldwell County has recorded 197 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Fredonia had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Caldwell County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of Fredonia with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-60 (2), US-62 (2) and I-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Fredonia fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.2% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 3 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| US-641 | 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 |
Fredonia at a glance
| Population | 373 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 601 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42411) | $61,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42411) | $95,703 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fredonia
How many truck accidents are there in Fredonia?
197 truck crashes have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 72 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fredonia?
Since 2015, I-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fredonia: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fredonia?
Truck crashes in Caldwell County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fredonia?
Since 2015, Caldwell County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fredonia compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 129.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caldwell County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fredonia?
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.