Crittenden County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crittenden 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
4 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crittenden County compares with Kentucky
Crittenden County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crittenden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crittenden County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 77% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 8.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 67% below the state |
Crittenden County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Crittenden County at a glance: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.0%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 56 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crittenden County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 80 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.6%.
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 16.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Crittenden County since 2015: US-60 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Crittenden County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crittenden County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Crittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Crittenden County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crittenden County) |
|---|---|
| US-0060 | 20 |
| Ky0091 | 4 |
| Ky0120 | 4 |
| Ky0297 | 4 |
| Ky1668 | 4 |
| US-0641 | 3 |
| Ky0070 | 2 |
| Ky0135 | 2 |
Crittenden County at a glance
| Population | 8,982 |
| Land area | 359.6 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $47,107 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crittenden 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +40% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +15% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -39% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Crittenden County
ZIP codes in Crittenden County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Crittenden County
How many truck accidents are there in Crittenden County?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crittenden County (29 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Crittenden County?
The worst month is February: 12.5% of truck crashes in Crittenden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Crittenden County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Crittenden County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Crittenden County compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 50.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crittenden County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Crittenden County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.