Pine Knot, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pine Knot: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pine Knot and McCreary County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McCreary County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kentucky, McCreary County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in McCreary County: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.2%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
McCreary County has recorded 59 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 69 days.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Pine Knot since 2015, this page uses McCreary County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-27 leads within 10 miles of Pine Knot with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Pine Knot fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 McCreary County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 4 |
| 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 |
Pine Knot at a glance
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42638) | $11,595 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pine Knot
How many truck accidents are there in Pine Knot?
59 truck crashes have been reported in McCreary County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 34 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pine Knot?
NHTSA data shows US-27 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pine Knot since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pine Knot?
The worst month is August: 15.3% of truck crashes in McCreary County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pine Knot?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCreary County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pine Knot compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McCreary County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pine Knot?
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.