Carter County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carter 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
3 of 240 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carter County compares with Kentucky
Carter County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carter County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Carter County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Carter County at a glance: 8.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Overview
Carter County has recorded 240 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 36.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Carter County is I-64, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-CORY Rd (1), SR-9 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Carter County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carter County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Carter County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| CR-CORY Rd | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carter County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 140 |
| Ky0001 | 25 |
| Ky0009 | 12 |
| Ky0007 | 12 |
| Ky0002 | 12 |
| US-0060 | 9 |
| Carol Malone Blvd | 5 |
| Ky0955 | 3 |
Carter County at a glance
| Population | 26,098 |
| Land area | 409.5 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,091 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carter 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +29% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | +3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 21 | +1% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Carter County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Carter County
How many truck accidents are there in Carter County?
Carter County has had 240 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Carter County?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Carter County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Carter County?
Truck crashes in Carter County peak in July, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Carter County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carter County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carter County compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Carter County has 78.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carter 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.