Alexandria, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alexandria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alexandria and Campbell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Campbell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Campbell County compares with Kentucky
Campbell County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Campbell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Campbell County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Campbell County: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (38 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Campbell County has recorded 466 truck crashes since 2015, with 178 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 75 truck crashes reported in Alexandria since 2015, this page uses Campbell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Alexandria happened on I-275 (5), SR-9 (5), US-27 (5), E 32nd St (1) and I-471 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
38 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.2% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (21%).
They recorded 2.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Alexandria fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Campbell County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Campbell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 5 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-27 | 5 |
| E 32nd St | 1 |
| I-471 | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Campbell County) |
|---|---|
| I-0275 | 104 |
| Ky0009 | 102 |
| I-0471 | 84 |
| US-0027 | 82 |
| Ky0008 | 18 |
| Ky0471 | 6 |
| Ky1120 | 4 |
| Newport Pavilion | 3 |
Alexandria at a glance
| Population | 10,819 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,563 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41059) | $58,553 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41059) | $217,415 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Campbell 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 | 26 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 32 | +27% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 38 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 40 | +6% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alexandria
How many truck accidents are there in Alexandria?
Campbell County has had 466 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 178 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Alexandria?
The worst month is September: 11.2% of truck crashes in Campbell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alexandria?
Garbage trucks were involved in 38 reported crashes in Campbell County since 2015 (8.2% of truck crashes).
How does Alexandria compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Campbell County has 42.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alexandria?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.