Hendron, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hendron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hendron and McCracken County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McCracken County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hendron at a glance: I-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hendron: 10 since 2015.
Overview
McCracken County has recorded 669 truck crashes since 2015, with 386 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hendron since 2015; patterns below come from McCracken County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hendron is I-24, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-60 (4), US-45 (3) and S 28th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Hendron fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 10 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| US-45 | 3 |
| 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 |
Hendron at a glance
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hendron
How many truck crashes happen in Hendron?
McCracken County has had 669 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 386 people and killing 32.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hendron?
I-24 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hendron since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hendron?
August has the most truck crashes in McCracken County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hendron?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCracken County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hendron compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, McCracken County has 84.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hendron?
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.