Carlisle, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carlisle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carlisle and Nicholas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nicholas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nicholas County compares with Kentucky
Nicholas County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nicholas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nicholas County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 37.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Nicholas County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Nicholas County: 37.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 17.5% in Kentucky.
Overview
Nicholas County has recorded 26 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
With 24 truck crashes reported in Carlisle since 2015, this page uses Nicholas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Carlisle since 2015: US-68 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Nicholas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Carlisle fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Nicholas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nicholas County) |
|---|---|
| US-0068 | 19 |
| Ky0032 | 2 |
| Ky0057 | 1 |
| Ky0648 | 1 |
| Ky1244 | 1 |
| Ky3316 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Carlisle at a glance
| Population | 2,151 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,615 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40311) | $61,348 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40311) | $135,942 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Nicholas 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +24% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | +6% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | +18% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carlisle
How common are truck crashes in Carlisle?
26 truck crashes have been reported in Nicholas County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 13 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Carlisle?
The worst month is February: 15.4% of truck crashes in Nicholas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carlisle?
Since 2015, Nicholas County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Carlisle compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 27.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nicholas County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carlisle?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.