Covington, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Covington: 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
12 of 630 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Covington compares with Kentucky
Covington against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Covington stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Covington | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 91% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Covington sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Covington: 29.4% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Kentucky: 17.5%).
Overview
Covington has recorded 630 truck crashes since 2015, with 228 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Covington is I-75, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (7), SR-9 (5) and US-27 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Covington fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Covington
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 16 |
| I-275 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-604 Spring Grove Ave | 1 |
| CR-639 Central Pkwy | 1 |
| E 32nd St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Covington) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 515 |
| Ky0017 | 23 |
| Ky0008 | 15 |
| I-0275 | 13 |
| US-0025 | 11 |
| Ky0016 | 5 |
| Ky1120 | 3 |
| Cs2103 | 2 |
Covington at a glance
| Population | 41,611 |
| Land area | 13.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,161 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41014) | $61,382 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41014) | $155,476 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Covington 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 | 18 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 41 | +128% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 50 | +20% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 50 | +1% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 50 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Covington
How many truck accidents are there in Covington?
630 truck crashes have been reported in Covington since 2015, with 2 deaths and 228 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Covington?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Covington: 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Covington?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Covington happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Covington?
Since 2015, Covington has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Covington compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 130.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Covington, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Covington?
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.