Benton, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Benton and Marshall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marshall County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 392 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Kentucky
Marshall County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Marshall County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Marshall County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marshall County: 8.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 392 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marshall County. They injured 169 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 116 truck crashes reported in Benton since 2015, this page uses Marshall County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
SR-9003 leads within 10 miles of Benton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-641 (2) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Benton fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9003; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 8.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9003 | 3 |
| US-641 | 2 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 149 |
| Jc9003 | 60 |
| US-0062 | 41 |
| US-0068 | 20 |
| US-0641 | 19 |
| US-0641S | 10 |
| Ky1523 | 9 |
| I-0069 | 8 |
Benton at a glance
| Population | 4,726 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Density | 927 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42025) | $70,067 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42025) | $174,154 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 26 | +50% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 31 | +20% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 32 | +4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Benton
How many truck accidents are there in Benton?
Marshall County has had 392 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 169 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Benton?
NHTSA data shows SR-9003 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Benton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton?
The worst month is March: 11.5% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Benton?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Benton compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 108.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Benton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.