Lawrence County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrence County: 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
3 of 63 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Kentucky
Lawrence County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 24.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 7.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Lawrence County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lawrence County at a glance: 24.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 63 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-32 (1) and SR-645 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Lawrence County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.6% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 7 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-645 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 36 |
| Ky0003 | 6 |
| Ky0032 | 6 |
| Ky2565 | 3 |
| Ky0645 | 2 |
| Cr1101 Little Blaine Creek | 1 |
| Ky0201 | 1 |
| Ky0581 | 1 |
Lawrence County at a glance
| Population | 15,798 |
| Land area | 415.6 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,896 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 11 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 7 | -41% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 5 | -25% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lawrence County
ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lawrence County
How many truck crashes happen in Lawrence County?
Since 2015, 63 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (27 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lawrence County?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Lawrence County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County?
The worst month is February: 14.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lawrence County?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lawrence County compared with Kentucky?
Lawrence County records 32.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lawrence 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.