Gallatin County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gallatin 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 of 391 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gallatin County compares with Kentucky
Gallatin County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gallatin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gallatin County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 382.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 5.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 90% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.3% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Gallatin County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Gallatin County at a glance: 10.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Gallatin County has recorded 391 truck crashes since 2015, with 140 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
10.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Gallatin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-42, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.3% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gallatin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gallatin County) |
|---|---|
| US-42 | 3 |
| I-71 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gallatin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0071 | 290 |
| US-0042 | 32 |
| Ky1039 | 22 |
| US-0127 | 6 |
| Loves Dr | 6 |
| Ky0035 | 5 |
| Ky0016 | 4 |
| Ky0467 | 4 |
Gallatin County at a glance
| Population | 8,805 |
| Land area | 98.3 sq mi |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,113 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gallatin 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 23 | +64% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 36 | +53% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 35 | -2% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gallatin County
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Questions fleets ask about Gallatin County
How many truck crashes happen in Gallatin County?
Since 2015, 391 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gallatin County (140 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gallatin County?
Since 2015, US-42 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Gallatin County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gallatin County?
August has the most truck crashes in Gallatin County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gallatin County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gallatin County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gallatin County compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 382.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gallatin County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gallatin 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.