Green County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Green 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
0 of 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Green County compares with Kentucky
Green County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Green County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Green County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Green County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
Green County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Green County. They injured 16 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 122 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Green County happened on US-68 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Green County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Green County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Green County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Green County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Green County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Green County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0088 | 11 |
| US-0068 | 10 |
| Ky0061 | 8 |
| Ky0218 | 2 |
| Cr1217 | 1 |
| Ky0417 | 1 |
| Ky0424 | 1 |
| Ky0566 | 1 |
Green County at a glance
| Population | 11,552 |
| Land area | 286.0 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,016 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Green 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +32% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -40% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Green County
ZIP codes in Green County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Green County
How common are truck crashes in Green County?
36 truck crashes have been reported in Green County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 16 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Green County?
Truck crashes in Green County peak in January, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Green County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Green County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Green County compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Green County has 26.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Green County?
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.