Morgan County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan 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
1 of 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Kentucky
Morgan County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 45% below 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 | 17.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Morgan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Morgan County at a glance: 10.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 100 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (12.8%).
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Morgan County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-172 (1), SR-519 (1), SR-7 (1), SR-9009 (1) and US-460 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Morgan County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.5% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-519 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-9009 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| US-0460 | 12 |
| Ky0172 | 6 |
| Ky0007 | 6 |
| Ky0519 | 5 |
| Ky9009 | 4 |
| Ky0205 | 3 |
| Ky0191 | 3 |
| Cr1206 Centerville Rd | 1 |
Morgan County at a glance
| Population | 14,300 |
| Land area | 381.1 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,056 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +65% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -15% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +23% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Morgan County
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Questions fleets ask about Morgan County
How common are truck crashes in Morgan County?
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morgan County (26 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Morgan County?
January has the most truck crashes in Morgan County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Morgan County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Morgan County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Morgan County compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 25.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morgan 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.