McLean County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McLean 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
4 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McLean County compares with Kentucky
McLean County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLean County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
McLean County has lower values than Kentucky for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for McLean County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 21.3% of the year's total.
Overview
McLean County has recorded 108 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 21.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in McLean County since 2015: SR-81 (2), SR-140 (1) and US-431 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for McLean County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLean County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McLean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in McLean County) |
|---|---|
| SR-81 | 2 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McLean County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0081 | 22 |
| US-0431 | 20 |
| Ky0085 | 18 |
| Ky0136 | 16 |
| Ky0056 | 11 |
| Ky0140 | 3 |
| Ky0138 | 3 |
| Ky0593 | 2 |
McLean County at a glance
| Population | 9,126 |
| Land area | 252.5 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,828 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLean 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +63% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +51% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -37% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in McLean County
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Questions fleets ask about McLean County
How many truck crashes happen in McLean County?
108 truck crashes have been reported in McLean County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 64 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in McLean County?
Truck crashes in McLean County peak in October, with 21.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McLean County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in McLean County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does McLean County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 101.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McLean County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in McLean County?
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.