Loretto, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loretto: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loretto and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Marion County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Loretto: SR-2154 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Loretto.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 80 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 56 days in fully reported years.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Loretto since 2015, this page uses Marion County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Loretto is SR-2154, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-426 (1), SR-457 (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Loretto fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-2154, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2154 | 3 |
| SR-426 | 1 |
| SR-457 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 |
Loretto at a glance
| Population | 710 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 222 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40037) | $70,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40037) | $223,070 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Loretto
How many truck crashes happen in Loretto?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 35 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Loretto?
SR-2154 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Loretto since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Loretto?
The worst month is February: 11.2% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Loretto?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Loretto compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Marion County records 33.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Loretto?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.