Montgomery County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery 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
15 of 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Kentucky
Montgomery County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Montgomery County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.3%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 170 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 80 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads in Montgomery County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-11 (1), SR-213 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 8.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Montgomery County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 53 |
| US-0460 | 26 |
| US-0060 | 20 |
| Ky0686 | 14 |
| Ky0011 | 12 |
| Ky0713 | 5 |
| Ky0646 | 5 |
| Ky0213 | 4 |
Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 28,771 |
| Land area | 197.4 sq mi |
| Density | 146 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,729 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +66% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +29% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -19% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Montgomery County
ZIP codes in Montgomery County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery County
How many truck accidents are there in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has had 170 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 80 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Montgomery County?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Montgomery County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County?
The worst month is March: 14.7% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Montgomery County?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Montgomery County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Montgomery County?
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.