Hardin County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hardin 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
18 of 1,167 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Kentucky
Hardin County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Hardin County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Hardin County: I-65 most fatal truck crashes in Hardin County: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardin County. They injured 519 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by SR-313 (3), SR-9001 (3) and SR-61 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Hardin County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 11 |
| SR-313 | 3 |
| SR-9001 | 3 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| US-31W | 2 |
| SR-1136 | 1 |
| SR-220 | 1 |
| SR-3005 | 1 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
| SR-9002 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 699 |
| US-0031W | 71 |
| Wk9001 | 65 |
| US-0062 | 37 |
| Ky0222 | 34 |
| Ky0313 | 27 |
| Bg9002 | 26 |
| Ky0084 | 23 |
Hardin County at a glance
| Population | 112,826 |
| Land area | 623.9 sq mi |
| Density | 181 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,080 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 48 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 86 | +81% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 99 | +15% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 90 | -9% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 90. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hardin County
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Questions fleets ask about Hardin County
How many truck crashes happen in Hardin County?
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (519 injured, 37 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hardin County?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Hardin County: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County?
January has the most truck crashes in Hardin County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hardin County?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hardin County compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 88.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hardin 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.