Clinton County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton 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 Clinton County compares with Kentucky
Clinton County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Clinton County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Clinton County at a glance: 10.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (17.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 51.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Clinton County is US-127, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-1076 (1), SR-696 (1) and SR-90 (1).
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 Clinton County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 4 |
| SR-1076 | 1 |
| SR-696 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0090 | 17 |
| US-0127 | 16 |
| Ky1076 | 9 |
| Ky1590 | 7 |
| Ky0415 | 2 |
| Ky0553 | 2 |
| Ky0558 | 2 |
| Ky0696 | 2 |
Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 9,183 |
| Land area | 197.1 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,375 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +140% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 5 | -15% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clinton County
ZIP codes in Clinton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clinton County
How many truck crashes happen in Clinton County?
68 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 38 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clinton County?
US-127 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Clinton County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in March, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clinton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Clinton County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Clinton County compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 63.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clinton 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.