Fairview, Kenton County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairview, Kenton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairview, Kenton County 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. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Fairview, Kenton County at a glance: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairview per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (5.0 vs 3.0).
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fairview, Kenton County since 2015, this page uses Kenton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fairview is I-75, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (6), SR-9 (5) and US-27 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 45 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Fairview, Kenton County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 14 |
| I-275 | 6 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-639 Central Pkwy | 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 |
Fairview, Kenton County at a glance
| Population | 144 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 198 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41015) | $65,683 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41015) | $199,080 |
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 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 Fairview, Kenton County
How many truck accidents are there in Fairview, Kenton County?
1,808 truck crashes have been reported in Kenton County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 710 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fairview, Kenton County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairview: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fairview, Kenton County?
Truck crashes in Kenton County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fairview, Kenton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 45 reported crashes in Kenton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fairview, Kenton County compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Kenton County has 88.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fairview, Kenton County?
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.