Mason County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mason 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
4 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with Kentucky
Mason County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 74% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Mason County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Mason County at a glance: October 15.0% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Mason County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Mason County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Mason County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 6.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mason County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0009 | 46 |
| US-0068 | 18 |
| US-0062 | 10 |
| Ky0011 | 8 |
| Ky0008 | 6 |
| Springdale Rd | 5 |
| Ky0010 | 5 |
| Ky0419 | 3 |
Mason County at a glance
| Population | 16,956 |
| Land area | 240.1 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,261 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 9 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +64% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | -21% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | -30% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mason County
ZIP codes in Mason County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Mason County
How many truck accidents are there in Mason County?
Mason County has had 127 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County?
Truck crashes in Mason County peak in October, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mason County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Mason County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 62.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mason County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mason 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.