Madisonville, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madisonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madisonville 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 sits below Kentucky 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).
What stands out in Madisonville: I-69 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Madisonville since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 378 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hopkins County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 126 truck crashes were reported in Madisonville since 2015; patterns below come from Hopkins County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Madisonville with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-70 (1) and SR-813 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Madisonville fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
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 |
Madisonville at a glance
| Population | 19,502 |
| Land area | 17.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,092 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42431) | $54,905 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42431) | $158,573 |
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. 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 Madisonville
How many truck crashes happen in Madisonville?
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hopkins County (153 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Madisonville?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madisonville: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madisonville?
July has the most truck crashes in Hopkins County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Madisonville?
Since 2015, Hopkins County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Madisonville compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Hopkins County has 71.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Madisonville?
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.