Radcliff, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Radcliff: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Radcliff and Hardin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hardin County numbers.
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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Radcliff: SR-313 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Radcliff.
Overview
Police reported 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardin County since 2015: 519 people were injured and 37 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 57 truck crashes reported in Radcliff since 2015, this page uses Hardin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.7%).
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-313 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-65 (3), Robbins Drive (1) and SR-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Radcliff fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-313 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-313 | 5 |
| I-65 | 3 |
| Robbins Drive | 1 |
| SR-220 | 1 |
| SR-333 | 1 |
| US-31W | 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 |
Radcliff at a glance
| Population | 22,706 |
| Land area | 13.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,698 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40160) | $58,506 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40160) | $160,023 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Radcliff
How many truck crashes happen in Radcliff?
1,167 truck crashes have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 519 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Radcliff?
NHTSA data shows SR-313 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Radcliff since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Radcliff?
January has the most truck crashes in Hardin County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Radcliff?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Radcliff compare with Kentucky?
Hardin County records 88.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Radcliff?
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.