Vine Grove, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vine Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vine Grove 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 |
Hardin County sits below Kentucky 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.
Vine Grove at a glance: SR-313 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Vine Grove.
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.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Vine Grove since 2015, this page uses Hardin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-313 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by Robbins Drive (1), SR-220 (1) and SR-333 (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 Vine Grove fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-313; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-313 | 5 |
| 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 |
Vine Grove at a glance
| Population | 6,933 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,010 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 Vine Grove
How many truck accidents are there in Vine Grove?
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (519 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Vine Grove?
Since 2015, SR-313 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vine Grove: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Vine Grove?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in January, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vine Grove?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Vine Grove compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Hardin County records 88.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Vine Grove?
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.