Prestonville, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prestonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prestonville and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Carroll County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Carroll County: 26.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 17.5% in Kentucky.
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 499 truck crashes since 2015, with 218 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 34 truck crashes were reported in Prestonville since 2015; patterns below come from Carroll County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (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.
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Prestonville is I-71, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Prestonville fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 5.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Prestonville at a glance
| Population | 181 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 834 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41008) | $59,844 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41008) | $150,097 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Prestonville
How many truck crashes happen in Prestonville?
Carroll County has had 499 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Prestonville?
I-71 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Prestonville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Prestonville?
The worst month is September: 12.6% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Prestonville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Prestonville compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 380.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Prestonville?
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.