Caneyville, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caneyville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Caneyville and Grayson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grayson County numbers.
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 sits below Kentucky on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Grayson County: 1 in 78 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 245 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grayson County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 57 truck crashes reported in Caneyville since 2015, this page uses Grayson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Caneyville happened on SR-9001 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Caneyville fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grayson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9001 | 2 |
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 |
Caneyville at a glance
| Population | 536 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42721) | $49,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42721) | $140,361 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Caneyville
How many truck accidents are there in Caneyville?
Since 2015, 245 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grayson County (122 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Caneyville?
August has the most truck crashes in Grayson County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Caneyville?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Caneyville compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grayson County has 77.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Caneyville?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.