Melbourne, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Melbourne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Melbourne 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Campbell County at a glance: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.6%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 466 crashes involving commercial trucks in Campbell County since 2015: 178 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Melbourne had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Campbell County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-275 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-75 (5), SR-9 (5) and US-27 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 38 crashes, 8.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
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 Melbourne fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-275, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Campbell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 7 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa | 1 |
| 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 |
Melbourne at a glance
| Population | 472 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 565 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41085) | $77,757 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41085) | $120,100 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Melbourne
How many truck accidents are there in Melbourne?
Campbell County has had 466 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 178 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Melbourne?
I-275 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Melbourne since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Melbourne?
The worst month is September: 11.2% of truck crashes in Campbell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Melbourne?
38 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Campbell County since 2015, 8.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Melbourne compare with Kentucky?
Campbell County records 42.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Melbourne?
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.