Reidland, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reidland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reidland 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 runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Reidland: I-24 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Reidland.
Overview
McCracken County has recorded 669 truck crashes since 2015, with 386 people injured and 32 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Reidland since 2015; patterns below come from McCracken County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (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.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of Reidland with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-45 (2), US-60 (2) and S 28th St (1).
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 Reidland fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| S 28th St | 1 |
| SR-1288 | 1 |
| SR-994 | 1 |
| SR-999 | 1 |
| US-45X | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 |
Reidland at a glance
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42003) | $55,791 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42003) | $164,090 |
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 Reidland
How many truck accidents are there in Reidland?
Since 2015, 669 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCracken County (386 injured, 32 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Reidland?
I-24 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Reidland since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Reidland?
August has the most truck crashes in McCracken County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Reidland?
Since 2015, McCracken County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Reidland compare with Kentucky?
McCracken County records 84.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Reidland?
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.