Hickman County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hickman 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 63 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hickman County compares with Kentucky
Hickman County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hickman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hickman County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 41% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Hickman County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Hickman County at a glance: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 63 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hickman County. They injured 15 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hickman County since 2015: US-51 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 6.3%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Hickman County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hickman County.
- 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 Hickman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hickman County) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hickman County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0307 | 13 |
| US-0051 | 13 |
| Jc9003 | 12 |
| Ky0123 | 6 |
| Ky0058 | 6 |
| Ky1037 | 3 |
| Ky0129 | 2 |
| Cr1218 Hickman Rd | 1 |
Hickman County at a glance
| Population | 4,393 |
| Land area | 242.3 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,723 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hickman 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | -34% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | +70% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | +79% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hickman County
ZIP codes in Hickman County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hickman County
How many truck crashes happen in Hickman County?
Hickman County has had 63 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hickman County?
Truck crashes in Hickman County peak in January, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hickman County?
Since 2015, Hickman County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hickman County compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Hickman County has 122.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hickman County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.