Meade County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meade 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 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meade County compares with Kentucky
Meade County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meade County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Meade County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Meade County at a glance: 10.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meade County since 2015: 71 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Meade County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1051 (2), SR-313 (2), Robbins Drive (1), SR-333 (1) and SR-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Meade County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meade County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Meade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Meade County) |
|---|---|
| SR-1051 | 2 |
| SR-313 | 2 |
| Robbins Drive | 1 |
| SR-333 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meade County) |
|---|---|
| US-0031W | 15 |
| US-0060 | 14 |
| Ky0313 | 11 |
| Ky1638 | 10 |
| Ky0079 | 10 |
| Ky0144 | 8 |
| Ky1051 | 5 |
| Ky0228 | 5 |
Meade County at a glance
| Population | 30,442 |
| Land area | 305.5 sq mi |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,488 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meade 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -2% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +71% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | +1% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Meade County
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Questions fleets ask about Meade County
How many truck accidents are there in Meade County?
Meade County has had 108 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 71 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Meade County?
January has the most truck crashes in Meade County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Meade County?
Since 2015, Meade County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Meade County compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 31.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Meade County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Meade 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.