Hodgenville, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hodgenville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hodgenville and Larue County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Larue County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Larue County compares with Kentucky
Larue County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Larue County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Larue County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Larue County sits below Kentucky on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Larue County: 8.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 129 crashes involving commercial trucks in Larue County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
With 34 truck crashes reported in Hodgenville since 2015, this page uses Larue County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 34.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-210 (2), SR-61 (2) and SR-1136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Hodgenville fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Larue County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.1% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Larue County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| SR-1136 | 1 |
| SR-357 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-31E | 1 |
| US-31W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Larue County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 70 |
| Ky0061 | 12 |
| US-0031E | 10 |
| Ky0084 | 10 |
| Ky0210 | 8 |
| Ky0470 | 3 |
| Ky0224 | 2 |
| Ky0357 | 2 |
Hodgenville at a glance
| Population | 3,379 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,457 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42748) | $65,691 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42748) | $189,716 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Larue 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 11 | +85% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +14% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -23% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hodgenville
How many truck accidents are there in Hodgenville?
129 truck crashes have been reported in Larue County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 53 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hodgenville?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hodgenville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hodgenville?
The worst month is June: 11.6% of truck crashes in Larue County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hodgenville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Larue County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Hodgenville compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Larue County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hodgenville?
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.