Earlington, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Earlington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Earlington 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Hopkins County is lower on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Earlington: I-69 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Earlington.
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.
Earlington had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hopkins County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-70 (1), SR-813 (1) and SR-9001 (1).
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 Earlington fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 4 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| SR-813 | 1 |
| SR-9001 | 1 |
| SR-9004 | 1 |
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 |
Earlington at a glance
| Population | 1,257 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 446 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42410) | $38,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42410) | $55,479 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 30 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 Earlington
How many truck accidents are there in Earlington?
Hopkins County has had 378 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Earlington?
I-69 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Earlington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Earlington?
The worst month is July: 10.6% of truck crashes in Hopkins County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Earlington?
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 Earlington compared with Kentucky?
Hopkins County records 71.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Earlington?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.