Pembroke, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pembroke: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pembroke and Christian County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Christian County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 808 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Christian County compares with Kentucky
Christian County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Christian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Christian County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Christian County has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Pembroke at a glance: I-24 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pembroke since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 808 crashes involving commercial trucks in Christian County since 2015: 387 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 26 truck crashes reported in Pembroke since 2015, this page uses Christian County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pembroke is I-24, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-115 (1), SR-9004 (1) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Pembroke fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Christian County.
- 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 5.8% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Christian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 4 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-9004 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
| US-68B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Christian County) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 315 |
| Eb9004 | 99 |
| US-0041A | 52 |
| US-0041 | 50 |
| Ky0115 | 40 |
| US-0068 | 38 |
| US-0068B | 26 |
| Ky0107 | 19 |
Pembroke at a glance
| Population | 887 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 798 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42266) | $71,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42266) | $225,134 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Christian 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 | 37 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 56 | +53% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 52 | -7% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 72 | +38% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Pembroke
How common are truck crashes in Pembroke?
808 truck crashes have been reported in Christian County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 387 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pembroke?
I-24 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pembroke since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pembroke?
September has the most truck crashes in Christian County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pembroke?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Christian County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pembroke compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Christian County has 92.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pembroke?
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.