Carlisle County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carlisle County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carlisle County compares with Kentucky
Carlisle County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carlisle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carlisle County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Carlisle County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Carlisle County at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 16.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Carlisle County has recorded 71 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 61 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 48.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 15.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Carlisle County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-51 (3) and SR-877 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Carlisle County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Carlisle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Carlisle County) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 3 |
| SR-877 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carlisle County) |
|---|---|
| US-0051 | 27 |
| Ky0121 | 14 |
| Ky0307 | 8 |
| US-0062 | 5 |
| Ky0080 | 4 |
| Ky1377 | 4 |
| Ky0408 | 2 |
| Ky0123 | 1 |
Carlisle County at a glance
| Population | 4,777 |
| Land area | 189.5 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,150 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carlisle 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +224% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | -2% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | +32% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Carlisle County
ZIP codes in Carlisle County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Carlisle County
How many truck crashes happen in Carlisle County?
Carlisle County has had 71 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Carlisle County?
The worst month is September: 16.9% of truck crashes in Carlisle County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carlisle County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carlisle County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carlisle County compare with Kentucky?
Carlisle County records 125.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carlisle County?
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.