East Bernstadt, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Bernstadt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Bernstadt and Laurel County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Laurel County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 818 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laurel County compares with Kentucky
Laurel County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laurel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laurel County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Laurel County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for East Bernstadt: I-75 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of East Bernstadt.
Overview
Police reported 818 crashes involving commercial trucks in Laurel County since 2015: 362 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in East Bernstadt since 2015, this page uses Laurel County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% 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 (7). It is followed by SR-80 (3), US-25 (2) and I-75N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for East Bernstadt fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Laurel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-80 | 3 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| I-75N | 1 |
| SR-1535 | 1 |
| SR-192 | 1 |
| SR-638 | 1 |
| SR-9006 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laurel County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 321 |
| US-0025 | 104 |
| Ky0080 | 68 |
| US-0025E | 63 |
| Ky0192 | 48 |
| Ky0770 | 18 |
| Hr9006 | 18 |
| Ky0229 | 18 |
East Bernstadt at a glance
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laurel 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 | 35 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 61 | +73% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 59 | -4% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 78 | +33% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 78. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Bernstadt
How many truck crashes happen in East Bernstadt?
Since 2015, 818 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Laurel County (362 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in East Bernstadt?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Bernstadt since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in East Bernstadt?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Laurel County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Bernstadt?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Laurel County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does East Bernstadt compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 110.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Laurel County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Bernstadt?
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.