Fayette County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fayette 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Kentucky
Fayette County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Fayette County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Fayette County: US-25 most fatal truck crashes in Fayette County: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 1,828 truck crashes since 2015, with 674 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Fayette County is US-25, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-75 (4), SR-922 (4) and US-60 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
72 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is July, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.5, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Fayette County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- With 7.4% 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| US-25 | 8 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-922 | 4 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| Man O War Blvd | 1 |
| Old Georgetown St | 1 |
| Palumbo Dr. | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 525 |
| Ky0004 | 163 |
| Ky0922 | 124 |
| US-0027 | 109 |
| US-0025 | 106 |
| US-0060 | 100 |
| I-0064 | 94 |
| US-0421 | 61 |
Fayette County at a glance
| Population | 329,437 |
| Land area | 283.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,161 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,938 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 101 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 137 | +35% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 150 | +10% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 154 | +2% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 101 a year in the 1990s and 154 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 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fayette County
ZIP codes in Fayette County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Fayette County
How many truck accidents are there in Fayette County?
Fayette County has had 1,828 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 674 people and killing 34.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fayette County?
Since 2015, US-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Fayette County: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fayette County?
January has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fayette County?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 72 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Fayette County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Fayette County records 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fayette 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.