Louisa, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Louisa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Louisa 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 runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lawrence County: 24.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 63 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 70 days.
Only 46 truck crashes were reported in Louisa since 2015; patterns below come from Lawrence County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 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.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of Louisa with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-32 (1) and US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Louisa fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.6% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 4 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 |
Louisa at a glance
| Population | 2,509 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,119 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41230) | $45,239 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41230) | $102,888 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Louisa
How common are truck crashes in Louisa?
63 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 27 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Louisa?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Louisa since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Louisa?
The worst month is February: 14.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Louisa?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Louisa compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 32.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Louisa?
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.