Marion County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion 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
2 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Kentucky
Marion County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Marion County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Marion County: SR-2154 most fatal truck crashes in Marion County: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 80 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 56 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (16.2%).
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Marion County is SR-2154, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-1157 (1), SR-426 (1) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Marion County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-2154 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marion County) |
|---|---|
| SR-2154 | 3 |
| SR-1157 | 1 |
| SR-426 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-0068 | 12 |
| Ky0049 | 10 |
| Ky2154 | 9 |
| Ky0052 | 8 |
| Ky0084 | 7 |
| Ky0527 | 6 |
| Ky0208 | 5 |
| Ky0055 | 5 |
Marion County at a glance
| Population | 19,851 |
| Land area | 343.6 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,630 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +65% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +5% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +5% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marion County
ZIP codes in Marion County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marion County
How common are truck crashes in Marion County?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 35 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Marion County?
NHTSA data shows SR-2154 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Marion County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marion County?
February has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marion County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Marion County compare with Kentucky?
Marion County records 33.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marion 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.