Clay County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay 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
2 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Kentucky
Clay County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 15.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Clay County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Clay County: September 16.2% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 35.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Clay County since 2015: SR-9006 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Clay County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clay County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9006 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-0421 | 19 |
| Hr9006 | 18 |
| Ky0080 | 7 |
| Ky0011 | 6 |
| Ky0149 | 2 |
| Ky0472 | 2 |
| Big Wildcat Rd | 1 |
| Cr1310 | 1 |
Clay County at a glance
| Population | 19,592 |
| Land area | 469.3 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $42,057 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 7 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +57% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -25% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -22% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clay County
ZIP codes in Clay County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clay County
How many truck accidents are there in Clay County?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (43 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clay County?
September has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clay County?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Clay County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 30.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clay County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.