Oak Grove, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Grove: 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
5 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oak Grove compares with Kentucky
Oak Grove against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oak Grove stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oak Grove | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 242.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Oak Grove is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Oak Grove: I-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Grove: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 242 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oak Grove. They injured 114 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Oak Grove is I-24, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-79 (2), SR-115 (1) and SR-236 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Oak Grove fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.1% 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 Oak Grove
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 5 |
| US-79 | 2 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-236 | 1 |
| SR-374 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-9004 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oak Grove) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 166 |
| Ky0115 | 28 |
| US-0041A | 19 |
| Ky0117 | 4 |
| Pembroke Oak Grove Rd | 3 |
| J W Dickson Dr | 2 |
| Ky0911 | 2 |
| Cr1189 Hugh Hunter Rd | 2 |
Oak Grove at a glance
| Population | 7,973 |
| Land area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Density | 745 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42262) | $51,975 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42262) | $157,275 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oak Grove 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 | 8 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | +87% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +7% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 21 | +33% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Grove
How many truck accidents are there in Oak Grove?
Oak Grove has had 242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oak Grove?
NHTSA data shows I-24 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Grove since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oak Grove?
September has the most truck crashes in Oak Grove, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oak Grove?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Oak Grove since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Oak Grove compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 242.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oak Grove, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oak Grove?
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.