Edmonton, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edmonton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edmonton and Metcalfe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Metcalfe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Metcalfe County compares with Kentucky
Metcalfe County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Metcalfe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Metcalfe County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Metcalfe County sits below Kentucky on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Metcalfe County at a glance: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.8%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Metcalfe County has recorded 108 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
With 60 truck crashes reported in Edmonton since 2015, this page uses Metcalfe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Edmonton is US-68, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-163 (1), SR-496 (1) and SR-9008 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Edmonton fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Metcalfe County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-68; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% 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
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 Metcalfe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 2 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-496 | 1 |
| SR-9008 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Metcalfe County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0090 | 27 |
| US-0068 | 18 |
| Ln9008 | 17 |
| Ky0163 | 17 |
| Ky0070 | 6 |
| Ky1243 | 3 |
| Ky0496 | 2 |
| Anderson Perkins Rd | 1 |
Edmonton at a glance
| Population | 1,705 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 448 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42129) | $53,609 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42129) | $114,275 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Metcalfe 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +82% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 9 | -5% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Edmonton
How many truck accidents are there in Edmonton?
108 truck crashes have been reported in Metcalfe County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 65 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Edmonton?
NHTSA data shows US-68 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Edmonton since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Edmonton?
March has the most truck crashes in Metcalfe County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Edmonton?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Metcalfe County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Edmonton compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Metcalfe County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Edmonton?
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.