Camargo, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Camargo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Camargo and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
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 has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.3%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 170 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 80 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Camargo since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of Camargo with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-213 (2), SR-9000 (2) and SR-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 8.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Camargo fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.0% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 7 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-9000 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 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 |
Camargo at a glance
| Population | 1,048 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 479 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40337) | $54,128 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40337) | $124,850 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Camargo
How many truck crashes happen in Camargo?
170 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 80 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Camargo?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Camargo since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Camargo?
March has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Camargo?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Camargo compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 49.3 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Camargo?
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.