Marion, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion and Crittenden County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crittenden County numbers.
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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Crittenden County: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.0%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Crittenden County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
With 52 truck crashes reported in Marion since 2015, this page uses Crittenden County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (16.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Marion happened on US-60 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Marion fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 Crittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Marion at a glance
| Population | 2,876 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 791 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42064) | $47,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42064) | $123,566 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marion
How many truck accidents are there in Marion?
56 truck crashes have been reported in Crittenden County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 29 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marion?
February has the most truck crashes in Crittenden County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marion?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crittenden County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Marion compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Crittenden County records 50.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marion?
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.