Russell, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Russell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Russell 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Greenup County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for 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
Greenup County has recorded 104 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
Russell had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Greenup County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
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-180 (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 Russell fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-67 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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-180 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 |
Russell at a glance
| Population | 3,638 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 955 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41169) | $66,473 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41169) | $162,694 |
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 Russell
How common are truck crashes in Russell?
104 truck crashes have been reported in Greenup County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 61 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Russell?
SR-67 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Russell since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Russell?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Greenup County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Russell?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greenup County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Russell compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenup County has 25.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Russell?
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.