Crittenden, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crittenden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crittenden and Grant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Kentucky
Grant County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Grant County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Grant County at a glance: 13.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Grant County has recorded 358 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 55 truck crashes were reported in Crittenden since 2015; patterns below come from Grant County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: I-71 (2), US-42 (2) and I-71N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Crittenden fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 13.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| I-71N | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-338 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 294 |
| Ky0022 | 11 |
| Ky0036 | 8 |
| US-0025 | 6 |
| Ky0330 | 5 |
| Ky0467 | 5 |
| Dry Ridge Mount Zion Rd | 3 |
| Ferguson Blvd | 2 |
Crittenden at a glance
| Population | 4,125 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,211 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41030) | $83,488 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41030) | $250,323 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 31 | +58% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 29 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 30 | +5% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crittenden
How common are truck crashes in Crittenden?
Grant County has had 358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Crittenden?
I-75 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Crittenden since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Crittenden?
Truck crashes in Grant County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Crittenden?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Crittenden compared with Kentucky?
Grant County records 121.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Crittenden?
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.