Franklin County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin 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
16 of 364 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Kentucky
Franklin County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Franklin County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Franklin County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.8%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 364 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-127 (3), SR-151 (1) and SR-420 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Franklin County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| US-127 | 3 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-420 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 189 |
| US-0127 | 50 |
| US-0060 | 35 |
| US-0421 | 14 |
| Ky0676 | 7 |
| US-0460 | 6 |
| Ky0420 | 4 |
| Ky1659 | 4 |
Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 52,442 |
| Land area | 207.9 sq mi |
| Density | 252 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,732 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 20 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 24 | +17% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 30 | +26% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 29 | -3% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Franklin County
ZIP codes in Franklin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Franklin County
How many truck accidents are there in Franklin County?
Franklin County has had 364 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 160 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Franklin County?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Franklin County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County?
March has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franklin County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Franklin County compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 58.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Franklin County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.