Fulton County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fulton 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
0 of 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Kentucky
Fulton County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Fulton County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Fulton County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Fulton County since 2015: SR-9003 (1) and US-51 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Fulton County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9003 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| Jc9003 | 12 |
| Ky0125 | 10 |
| Ky0239 | 6 |
| Ky0166 | 6 |
| Ky0094 | 5 |
| US-0051 | 5 |
| Ky1099 | 4 |
| US-0045 | 3 |
Fulton County at a glance
| Population | 6,282 |
| Land area | 205.9 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $38,383 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +24% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -11% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fulton County
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Questions fleets ask about Fulton County
How many truck accidents are there in Fulton County?
Fulton County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fulton County?
October has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fulton County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fulton County compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 85.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fulton County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.