Loyall, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loyall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loyall and Harlan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harlan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harlan County compares with Kentucky
Harlan County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harlan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harlan County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Harlan County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Harlan County at a glance: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 101 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harlan County since 2015: 55 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
Loyall had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harlan County numbers.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Loyall since 2015: US-119 (2), US-421 (2) and SR-3457 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Loyall fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Harlan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| SR-3457 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harlan County) |
|---|---|
| US-0421 | 40 |
| US-0119 | 28 |
| Ky0038 | 7 |
| Ky0221 | 6 |
| Ky0072 | 3 |
| Ky0179 | 2 |
| Ky0215 | 2 |
| Ky2006 | 2 |
Loyall at a glance
| Population | 593 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,010 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40854) | $55,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40854) | $77,824 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harlan 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 | 3 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 23 | +574% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | -51% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 10 | -12% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Loyall
How many truck crashes happen in Loyall?
Harlan County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Loyall?
Truck crashes in Harlan County peak in May, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Loyall?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Harlan County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Loyall compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harlan County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Loyall?
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.