Raceland, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Raceland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Raceland and Greenup County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greenup County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenup County compares with Kentucky
Greenup County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenup County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenup County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Greenup County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Greenup County: 8.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 104 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greenup County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Raceland since 2015, this page uses Greenup County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by 42nd St (1), SR-522 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Raceland fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% 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
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 Greenup County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 2 |
| 42nd St | 1 |
| SR-522 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenup County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 40 |
| Ky0067 | 10 |
| Ky0010 | 7 |
| Ky0007 | 7 |
| Ky0001 | 6 |
| Ky0008 | 5 |
| Ky0002 | 5 |
| Ky0005 | 3 |
Raceland at a glance
| Population | 2,301 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 927 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41183) | $65,609 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41183) | $134,609 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenup 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +6% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -37% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Raceland
How many truck crashes happen in Raceland?
Since 2015, 104 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greenup County (61 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Raceland?
SR-67 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Raceland since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Raceland?
Truck crashes in Greenup County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Raceland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Greenup County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Raceland compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenup County has 25.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Raceland?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.