McCreary County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McCreary 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
3 of 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCreary County compares with Kentucky
McCreary County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCreary County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCreary County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
McCreary County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
McCreary County at a glance: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
McCreary County has recorded 59 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 69 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.6%).
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in McCreary County happened on US-27 (2) and SR-92 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for McCreary County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 McCreary County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in McCreary County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCreary County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 34 |
| Ky0092 | 13 |
| Ky1651 | 3 |
| Ky2792 | 2 |
| Century Ln | 1 |
| Cr1110 Kidd School Rd | 1 |
| Ky0090 | 1 |
| Ky3257 | 1 |
McCreary County at a glance
| Population | 16,824 |
| Land area | 426.7 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $33,008 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCreary 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +40% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in McCreary County
ZIP codes in McCreary County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about McCreary County
How common are truck crashes in McCreary County?
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCreary County (34 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in McCreary County?
August has the most truck crashes in McCreary County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in McCreary County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in McCreary County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in McCreary County compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, McCreary County has 31.3 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in McCreary County?
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.