Dawson Springs, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dawson Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dawson Springs and Hopkins County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hopkins County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hopkins County compares with Kentucky
Hopkins County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hopkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hopkins County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Hopkins County has lower values than Kentucky for injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Hopkins County: July 10.6% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hopkins County. They injured 153 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 28 truck crashes reported in Dawson Springs since 2015, this page uses Hopkins County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dawson Springs since 2015 were spread across roads: I-69 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Dawson Springs fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hopkins County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Hopkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hopkins County) |
|---|---|
| I-0069 | 135 |
| Eb9004 | 27 |
| Ky0138 | 24 |
| Wk9001 | 23 |
| US-0041A | 19 |
| Ky0070 | 19 |
| US-0041 | 17 |
| Ky0281 | 11 |
Dawson Springs at a glance
| Population | 2,254 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 587 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42408) | $60,900 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42408) | $100,737 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hopkins 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 | 38 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +9% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | -16% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dawson Springs
How many truck accidents are there in Dawson Springs?
378 truck crashes have been reported in Hopkins County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 153 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dawson Springs?
July has the most truck crashes in Hopkins County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dawson Springs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Hopkins County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Dawson Springs compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 71.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hopkins County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dawson Springs?
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.