Albany, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Albany: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Albany and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Clinton County is lower 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.
What stands out in Clinton County: 10.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
Only 68 truck crashes were reported in Albany since 2015; patterns below come from Clinton County as a whole.
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
US-127 leads within 10 miles of Albany with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-PENDERGRASS Rd (1), SR-1076 (1) and SR-696 (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 Albany fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-127 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 5 |
| CR-PENDERGRASS Rd | 1 |
| 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 |
Albany at a glance
| Population | 1,744 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 767 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42602) | $44,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42602) | $137,672 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Albany
How many truck crashes happen in Albany?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (38 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Albany?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Albany: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Albany?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in March, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Albany?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Albany compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 63.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Albany?
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.