Murray, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Murray: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Murray and Calloway County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Calloway County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calloway County compares with Kentucky
Calloway County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calloway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calloway County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Calloway County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Murray: US-641 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Murray since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calloway County. They injured 92 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Murray had 169 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Calloway County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-641 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-121 (1) and SR-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Murray fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-641; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 Calloway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-641 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calloway County) |
|---|---|
| US-0641 | 67 |
| Ky0094 | 17 |
| Ky0121 | 16 |
| Ky0080 | 14 |
| Ky0299 | 7 |
| Ky1828 | 6 |
| Ky1346 | 6 |
| Ky0893 | 6 |
Murray at a glance
| Population | 18,567 |
| Land area | 11.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,588 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42071) | $50,198 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42071) | $187,017 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calloway 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +87% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 13 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +48% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Murray
How many truck crashes happen in Murray?
210 truck crashes have been reported in Calloway County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 92 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Murray?
US-641 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Murray since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Murray?
Truck crashes in Calloway County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Murray?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calloway County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Murray compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calloway County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Murray?
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.