Auburn, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Auburn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Auburn and Logan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Logan County numbers.
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 has lower values than Kentucky for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Logan County: 8.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Logan County. They injured 124 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Auburn had 43 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Logan County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Auburn is US-68, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-100 (1), SR-3240 (1) and US-31W (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 Auburn fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 4 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-3240 | 1 |
| US-31W | 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 |
Auburn at a glance
| Population | 1,674 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 914 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42206) | $66,815 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42206) | $175,265 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Auburn
How many truck accidents are there in Auburn?
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Logan County (124 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Auburn?
NHTSA data shows US-68 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Auburn since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Auburn?
June has the most truck crashes in Logan County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Auburn?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Auburn compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Logan County has 66.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Auburn?
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.