McCracken County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McCracken 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
13 of 669 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCracken County compares with Kentucky
McCracken County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCracken County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCracken County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
McCracken County sits below Kentucky on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for McCracken County: I-24 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in McCracken County.
Overview
Since 2015, 669 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCracken County. They injured 386 people and killed 32.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads in McCracken County with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-60 (5), US-45 (2) and S 28th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for McCracken County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 McCracken County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in McCracken County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 8 |
| US-60 | 5 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| S 28th St | 1 |
| SR-1288 | 1 |
| SR-286 | 1 |
| SR-305 | 1 |
| SR-994 | 1 |
| SR-999 | 1 |
| US-45X | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCracken County) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 283 |
| US-0062 | 65 |
| US-0060 | 63 |
| US-0045 | 44 |
| Ky0305 | 14 |
| US-0045X | 11 |
| Ky0998 | 9 |
| Ky0286 | 8 |
McCracken County at a glance
| Population | 67,550 |
| Land area | 248.8 sq mi |
| Density | 272 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,544 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCracken 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 | 35 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 39 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 50 | +26% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 58 | +15% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about McCracken County
How many truck accidents are there in McCracken County?
669 truck crashes have been reported in McCracken County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 386 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in McCracken County?
NHTSA data shows I-24 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in McCracken County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in McCracken County?
Truck crashes in McCracken County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McCracken County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCracken County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does McCracken County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McCracken County has 84.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in McCracken 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.