Massac, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Massac: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Massac 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 has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Massac: I-24 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Massac.
Overview
Police reported 669 crashes involving commercial trucks in McCracken County since 2015: 386 people were injured and 32 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Massac since 2015; patterns below come from McCracken County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in 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
I-24 leads within 10 miles of Massac with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-60 (5), US-45 (3) and SR-286 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Massac fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 5 |
| US-45 | 3 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| S 28th St | 1 |
| SR-1288 | 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 |
Massac at a glance
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42001) | $71,365 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42001) | $213,884 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Massac
How many truck accidents are there in Massac?
669 truck crashes have been reported in McCracken County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 386 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Massac?
Since 2015, I-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Massac: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Massac?
Truck crashes in McCracken County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Massac?
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 Massac compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 84.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McCracken County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Massac?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.