Doe Valley, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Doe Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Doe Valley and Meade County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Meade County numbers.
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 |
Meade County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Meade County: 10.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meade County since 2015: 71 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
Doe Valley had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Meade County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
5.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Doe Valley since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1051 (2), SR-313 (2), Robbins Drive (1), SR-135 (1) and SR-333 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Doe Valley fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meade County.
- 33.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Meade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1051 | 2 |
| SR-313 | 2 |
| Robbins Drive | 1 |
| SR-135 | 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 |
Doe Valley at a glance
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40108) | $77,559 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40108) | $221,820 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Doe Valley
How common are truck crashes in Doe Valley?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Meade County (71 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Doe Valley?
The worst month is January: 14.8% of truck crashes in Meade County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Doe Valley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Meade County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Doe Valley compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Meade County has 31.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Doe Valley?
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.