Grayson County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grayson 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
3 of 245 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grayson County compares with Kentucky
Grayson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grayson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grayson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Grayson County has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Grayson County: 1 in 78 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.3%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Grayson County has recorded 245 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 35.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-9001 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-88 (2), SR-259 (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Grayson County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9001; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% 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
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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Grayson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9001 | 4 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
| SR-259 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grayson County) |
|---|---|
| Wk9001 | 89 |
| US-0062 | 28 |
| Ky0259 | 18 |
| Ky0079 | 17 |
| Ky0224 | 12 |
| Ky0088 | 12 |
| Ky0054 | 10 |
| Ky0187 | 8 |
Grayson County at a glance
| Population | 27,070 |
| Land area | 499.5 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,952 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grayson 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | +65% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +2% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +22% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Grayson County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Grayson County
How many truck crashes happen in Grayson County?
245 truck crashes have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 122 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Grayson County?
Since 2015, SR-9001 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Grayson County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Grayson County?
August has the most truck crashes in Grayson County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grayson County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Grayson County compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 77.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grayson County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grayson 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.