Fleming County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fleming 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
3 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fleming County compares with Kentucky
Fleming County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fleming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fleming County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 9.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 63% below the state |
Fleming County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fleming County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 58 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fleming County since 2015: 26 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Fleming County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-111 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Fleming County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.5% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fleming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fleming County) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fleming County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0032 | 17 |
| Ky0011 | 9 |
| Ky0111 | 7 |
| Ky0057 | 5 |
| Ky0165 | 2 |
| Ky0559 | 2 |
| Ky1013 | 2 |
| Ky1895 | 2 |
Fleming County at a glance
| Population | 15,591 |
| Land area | 348.7 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,185 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fleming 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | -10% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 4 | -17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +26% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fleming County
ZIP codes in Fleming County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Fleming County
How common are truck crashes in Fleming County?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Fleming County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 26 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fleming County?
December has the most truck crashes in Fleming County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fleming County?
Since 2015, Fleming County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Fleming County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fleming County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fleming 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.