Graves County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Graves 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
14 of 364 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Graves County compares with Kentucky
Graves County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Graves County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Graves County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Graves County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Graves County: SR-121 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Graves County.
Overview
Police reported 364 crashes involving commercial trucks in Graves County since 2015: 171 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Graves County is SR-121, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-1241 (1), SR-381 (1) and SR-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Graves County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Graves County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-121; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% 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 Graves County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Graves County) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-1241 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Graves County) |
|---|---|
| Jc9003 | 78 |
| US-0045 | 63 |
| Ky0121 | 35 |
| Ky0094 | 26 |
| Ky0097 | 16 |
| Ky0303 | 12 |
| Ky0080 | 12 |
| I-0069 | 11 |
Graves County at a glance
| Population | 36,821 |
| Land area | 551.8 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,407 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Graves 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +41% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +16% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Graves County
ZIP codes in Graves County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Graves County
How common are truck crashes in Graves County?
Graves County has had 364 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 171 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Graves County?
NHTSA data shows SR-121 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Graves County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Graves County?
January has the most truck crashes in Graves County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Graves County?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Graves County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Graves County compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 82.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Graves County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Graves 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.