Hazel Green, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hazel Green: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hazel Green and Morgan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morgan County numbers.
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 |
Morgan County sits below Kentucky 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.
The headline for Morgan County: 10.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 47 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 26 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 100 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hazel Green since 2015; patterns below come from Morgan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hazel Green since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9009 (3) and SR-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Hazel Green fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- 7.5% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9009 | 3 |
| SR-191 | 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 |
Hazel Green at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41332) | $66,591 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41332) | $100,370 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hazel Green
How many truck accidents are there in Hazel Green?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 26 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hazel Green?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in January, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hazel Green?
Since 2015, Morgan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hazel Green compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 25.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hazel Green?
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.