Concord, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Concord: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Concord and Lewis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lewis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with Kentucky
Lewis County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 5.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Lewis County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lewis County: 17.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Lewis County has recorded 72 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Concord since 2015; patterns below come from Lewis County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Concord since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (2), SR-136 (1) and US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Concord fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lewis County.
- 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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0009 | 25 |
| Ky0008 | 15 |
| Ky0010 | 7 |
| Ky0344 | 7 |
| Ky3037 | 3 |
| Ky0377 | 3 |
| Ky0057 | 3 |
| Ky0059 | 2 |
Concord at a glance
| Population | 18 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 290 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41189) | $52,712 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41189) | $131,849 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 11 | +103% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 7 | -36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -14% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Concord
How many truck crashes happen in Concord?
Lewis County has had 72 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Concord?
Truck crashes in Lewis County peak in August, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Concord?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Concord compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Lewis County records 47.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Concord?
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.