Clark County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clark 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
16 of 279 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Kentucky
Clark County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Clark County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Clark County: 11.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Overview
Police reported 279 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 175 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads in Clark County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-2888 (2), SR-627 (1) and SR-9000 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Clark County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 11.2% 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
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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 6 |
| SR-2888 | 2 |
| SR-627 | 1 |
| SR-9000 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 117 |
| Ky0627 | 34 |
| Ky1958 | 18 |
| US-0060 | 12 |
| Ky9000 | 10 |
| Ky2888 | 9 |
| Ky0089 | 8 |
| Ky0974 | 7 |
Clark County at a glance
| Population | 37,673 |
| Land area | 252.5 sq mi |
| Density | 149 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,144 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 13 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 17 | +32% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | +21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 26 | +26% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clark County
ZIP codes in Clark County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clark County
How common are truck crashes in Clark County?
Since 2015, 279 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (175 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clark County?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Clark County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clark County?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clark County?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clark County compare with Kentucky?
Clark County records 62.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clark County?
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.