Bardstown, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bardstown: 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
3 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bardstown compares with Kentucky
Bardstown against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bardstown stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bardstown | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Bardstown sits below Kentucky on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bardstown: 8.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Bardstown has recorded 254 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
8.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
SR-245 leads within 10 miles of Bardstown with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-9002 (3), US-31 (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Bardstown fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-245, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 8.3% 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 Bardstown
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-245 | 4 |
| SR-9002 | 3 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bardstown) |
|---|---|
| Bg9002 | 72 |
| Ky0245 | 50 |
| US-0031E | 36 |
| US-0150 | 36 |
| US-0062 | 25 |
| Ky0049 | 9 |
| Ky0733 | 4 |
| Ky0605 | 3 |
Bardstown at a glance
| Population | 14,104 |
| Land area | 12.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,165 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40004) | $66,578 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40004) | $243,164 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bardstown 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +90% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bardstown
How many truck crashes happen in Bardstown?
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bardstown (79 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bardstown?
NHTSA data shows SR-245 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bardstown since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bardstown?
Truck crashes in Bardstown peak in January, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bardstown?
Since 2015, Bardstown has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bardstown compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Bardstown has 154.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bardstown?
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.