Carroll County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carroll 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
8 of 499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Kentucky
Carroll County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 380.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 5.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Carroll County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Carroll County at a glance: 26.5% in rain, sleet or snow, against 17.5% across Kentucky.
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 499 truck crashes since 2015, with 218 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Carroll County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 4 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-0071 | 382 |
| Ky0036 | 33 |
| US-0042 | 32 |
| Ky0227 | 17 |
| Ky0389 | 4 |
| Ky0055 | 3 |
| Cr1311 | 2 |
| General Butler State Park Rd | 2 |
Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 11,111 |
| Land area | 128.7 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,095 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 27 | +86% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 33 | +24% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 44 | +33% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Carroll County
ZIP codes in Carroll County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Carroll County
How many truck accidents are there in Carroll County?
Since 2015, 499 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (218 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Carroll County?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Carroll County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Carroll County?
September has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Carroll County?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Carroll County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Carroll County records 380.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Carroll County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.