Garrison, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garrison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garrison 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Lewis County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lewis County: 17.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 72 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lewis County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Garrison since 2015, this page uses Lewis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.4%).
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Garrison is SR-9, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-0009 (1) and SR-10 (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 Garrison fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 5 |
| SR-0009 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 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 |
Garrison at a glance
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41141) | $36,508 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41141) | $86,359 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Garrison
How many truck accidents are there in Garrison?
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lewis County (34 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Garrison?
SR-9 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Garrison since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Garrison?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Garrison?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Garrison compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lewis County has 47.3 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Garrison?
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.