Harrison County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison 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
4 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Kentucky
Harrison County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Harrison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.2%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 67 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 63 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.4%).
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Harrison County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-982 (2) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Harrison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 6.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| SR-982 | 2 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 12 |
| US-0062 | 11 |
| Ky0982 | 6 |
| US-0027X | 5 |
| Ky0036 | 5 |
| Ky1032 | 3 |
| Ky0032 | 2 |
| Oddville Sunrise Rd | 2 |
Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 19,525 |
| Land area | 306.5 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,224 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +29% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +46% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | -24% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harrison County
ZIP codes in Harrison County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Harrison County
How common are truck crashes in Harrison County?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (33 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison County?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in October, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrison County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harrison County compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 29.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrison County?
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.