Blaine, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blaine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blaine and Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lawrence County numbers.
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 sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lawrence County at a glance: 24.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 63 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lawrence County. They injured 27 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Blaine since 2015, this page uses Lawrence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blaine since 2015 were spread across roads: US-23 (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 Blaine fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 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 |
Blaine at a glance
| Population | 66 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 233 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41124) | $55,139 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41124) | $105,087 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blaine
How many truck accidents are there in Blaine?
63 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blaine?
The worst month is February: 14.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Blaine?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Blaine compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 32.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Blaine?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.