Logan County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Logan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 228 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Kentucky
Logan County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 17.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Logan County sits below Kentucky on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Logan County: 8.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 228 crashes involving commercial trucks in Logan County since 2015: 124 people were injured and 20 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 35.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Logan County is US-68, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-431 (2), SR-100 (1) and SR-3240 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Logan County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- Check whether your routes use US-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Logan County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 6 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-3240 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| US-0068 | 65 |
| US-0431 | 58 |
| US-0079 | 24 |
| Ky0079 | 16 |
| Ky0100 | 7 |
| US-0068X | 7 |
| Ky0073 | 4 |
| Ky0103 | 4 |
Logan County at a glance
| Population | 28,467 |
| Land area | 552.2 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,772 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +7% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +10% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Logan County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Logan County
How many truck accidents are there in Logan County?
228 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 124 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Logan County?
Since 2015, US-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Logan County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Logan County?
Truck crashes in Logan County peak in June, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Logan County?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Logan County compare with Kentucky?
Logan County records 66.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Logan County?
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.