Stanford, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stanford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stanford and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Kentucky
Lincoln County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Lincoln County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 115 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
With 70 truck crashes reported in Stanford since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-150 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-198 (1), SR-689 (1) and US-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 6.1%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Stanford fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Check whether your routes use US-150, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-150 | 3 |
| SR-198 | 1 |
| SR-689 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 38 |
| US-0150 | 29 |
| US-0127 | 8 |
| Ky0078 | 6 |
| Ky0039 | 5 |
| Ky0643 | 4 |
| Ky0698 | 3 |
| Ky0198 | 3 |
Stanford at a glance
| Population | 3,702 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 773 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40484) | $52,609 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40484) | $166,388 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +26% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | -14% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +18% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stanford
How common are truck crashes in Stanford?
115 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 75 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Stanford?
US-150 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Stanford since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stanford?
The worst month is October: 12.2% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stanford?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Stanford compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stanford?
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.