Fort Mitchell, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Mitchell: 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
2 of 245 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fort Mitchell compares with Kentucky
Fort Mitchell against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fort Mitchell stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fort Mitchell | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 247.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Fort Mitchell sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Fort Mitchell at a glance: 33.9% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Kentucky: 17.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 245 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fort Mitchell. They injured 93 people and killed 0.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 34.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
5.0% 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 Fort Mitchell is I-75, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-275 (7), SR-9 (5) and US-50 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Fort Mitchell fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fort Mitchell
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-50 | 4 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-604 Spring Grove Ave | 1 |
| CR-639 Central Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-LITTON Rd | 1 |
| E 32nd St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fort Mitchell) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 230 |
| US-0025 | 8 |
| Cs7070 | 1 |
| Ky0371 | 1 |
| Rampart Ct | 1 |
Fort Mitchell at a glance
| Population | 8,766 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,830 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41017) | $97,274 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41017) | $293,216 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fort Mitchell 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 | 7 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | +67% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | +49% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 18 | -1% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. 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 Fort Mitchell
How common are truck crashes in Fort Mitchell?
Fort Mitchell has had 245 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 93 people and killing 0.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fort Mitchell?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fort Mitchell since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fort Mitchell?
March has the most truck crashes in Fort Mitchell, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fort Mitchell?
Since 2015, Fort Mitchell has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fort Mitchell compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Fort Mitchell has 247.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fort Mitchell?
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.