South Carrollton, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Carrollton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Carrollton and Muhlenberg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Muhlenberg County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 283 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muhlenberg County compares with Kentucky
Muhlenberg County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muhlenberg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Muhlenberg County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in South Carrollton: SR-9001 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of South Carrollton.
Overview
Police reported 283 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muhlenberg County since 2015: 123 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in South Carrollton since 2015, this page uses Muhlenberg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of South Carrollton is SR-9001, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-1379 (1), SR-181 (1) and SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for South Carrollton fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9001; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.4% 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
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 Muhlenberg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9001 | 2 |
| SR-1379 | 1 |
| SR-181 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muhlenberg County) |
|---|---|
| Wk9001 | 82 |
| US-0431 | 43 |
| US-0062 | 28 |
| Ky1031 | 26 |
| Ky0181 | 22 |
| Ky0171 | 13 |
| Ky0189 | 10 |
| Ky0070 | 9 |
South Carrollton at a glance
| Population | 138 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 545 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42374) | $41,534 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42374) | $153,688 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muhlenberg 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 | 19 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 26 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 25 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | -6% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Carrollton
How common are truck crashes in South Carrollton?
Since 2015, 283 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Muhlenberg County (123 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Carrollton?
NHTSA data shows SR-9001 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Carrollton since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Carrollton?
March has the most truck crashes in Muhlenberg County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Carrollton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Muhlenberg County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does South Carrollton compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muhlenberg County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Carrollton?
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.