Sacramento, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sacramento: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sacramento and McLean County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McLean County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kentucky, McLean County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
McLean County at a glance: October worst month: 21.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in McLean County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
Only 20 truck crashes were reported in Sacramento since 2015; patterns below come from McLean County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 21.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sacramento since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-81 (1) and US-431 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Sacramento fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 McLean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-81 | 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 |
Sacramento at a glance
| Population | 424 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 986 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42372) | $48,090 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42372) | $98,029 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sacramento
How many truck crashes happen in Sacramento?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McLean County (64 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Sacramento?
Truck crashes in McLean County peak in October, with 21.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sacramento?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in McLean County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Sacramento compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, McLean County has 101.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sacramento?
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.