Bellevue, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bellevue: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bellevue 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 |
Campbell County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Campbell County: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.6%, against 2.6% for 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 5 truck crashes reported in Bellevue 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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Bellevue with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-275 (7), SR-9 (5) and I-71 (3).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.6 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bellevue fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-75 | 16 |
| I-275 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-604 Spring Grove Ave | 1 |
| CR-639 Central Pkwy | 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 |
Bellevue at a glance
| Population | 5,738 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6,340 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41073) | $71,166 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41073) | $202,140 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bellevue
How common are truck crashes in Bellevue?
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Campbell County (178 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bellevue?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bellevue since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bellevue?
September has the most truck crashes in Campbell County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bellevue?
Since 2015, Campbell County has reported 38 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Bellevue compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Campbell County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bellevue?
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.