Edmonson County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edmonson 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edmonson County compares with Kentucky
Edmonson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edmonson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edmonson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 50% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Edmonson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Kentucky on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Edmonson County: 27.4% in rain, sleet or snow, against 17.5% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Edmonson County. They injured 16 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.5%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Edmonson County since 2015: US-31 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Edmonson County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edmonson County.
- With 6.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Edmonson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Edmonson County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edmonson County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 29 |
| Ky0259 | 10 |
| Ky0070 | 4 |
| US-0031W | 4 |
| Ky0187 | 3 |
| Ky0185 | 3 |
| Cr1059 Jaggers Page Rd | 1 |
| Cr1162 Campbell Ln | 1 |
Edmonson County at a glance
| Population | 12,635 |
| Land area | 302.8 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,968 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edmonson 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +7% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +20% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +16% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Edmonson County
ZIP codes in Edmonson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Edmonson County
How many truck crashes happen in Edmonson County?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Edmonson County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 16 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Edmonson County?
March has the most truck crashes in Edmonson County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Edmonson County?
Since 2015, Edmonson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Edmonson County compared with Kentucky?
Edmonson County records 44.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Edmonson County?
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.