Cynthiana, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cynthiana: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cynthiana and Harrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harrison County numbers.
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 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 33 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
Cynthiana had 63 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harrison County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cynthiana since 2015: SR-982 (2) and US-27 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Cynthiana fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Cynthiana at a glance
| Population | 6,557 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,440 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41031) | $64,883 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41031) | $199,292 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cynthiana
How common are truck crashes in Cynthiana?
Harrison County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cynthiana?
The worst month is October: 14.9% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cynthiana?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Harrison County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How does Cynthiana compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cynthiana?
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.