Fulton, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fulton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fulton and Fulton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fulton County numbers.
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).
Fulton County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 68 days in fully reported years.
With 34 truck crashes reported in Fulton since 2015, this page uses Fulton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fulton is US-51, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-9003 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Fulton County.
Route planning tips for Fulton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-51 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 4 |
| SR-9003 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 2,268 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 784 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42041) | $36,045 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42041) | $99,959 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fulton
How many truck crashes happen in Fulton?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (26 injured, 2 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fulton?
NHTSA data shows US-51 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fulton since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fulton?
October has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fulton?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fulton compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 85.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fulton?
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.