Elsmere, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elsmere: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elsmere and Kenton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kenton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kenton County compares with Kentucky
Kenton County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kenton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kenton County 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 Kenton County: 1.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Kenton County has recorded 1,808 truck crashes since 2015, with 710 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Elsmere had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kenton County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). It is followed by I-275 (5), SR-9 (5) and US-50 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 45 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (16%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Elsmere fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Kenton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 16 |
| I-275 | 5 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-LITTON Rd | 1 |
| E 32nd St | 1 |
| Gest St | 1 |
| I-471 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kenton County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 1,152 |
| I-0275 | 224 |
| US-0025 | 48 |
| Ky0017 | 47 |
| Ky0016 | 32 |
| Ky0008 | 21 |
| Ky1303 | 21 |
| Ky0236 | 17 |
Elsmere at a glance
| Population | 9,337 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3,553 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41018) | $68,605 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41018) | $193,083 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kenton 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 | 66 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 108 | +63% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 138 | +28% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 146 | +6% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 66 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 146. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elsmere
How many truck crashes happen in Elsmere?
Kenton County has had 1,808 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 710 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elsmere?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elsmere: 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elsmere?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Kenton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Elsmere?
Since 2015, Kenton County has reported 45 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Elsmere compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 88.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kenton County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Elsmere?
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.