Centertown, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Centertown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Centertown and Ohio County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ohio County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 272 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ohio County compares with Kentucky
Ohio County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ohio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ohio County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Ohio County has lower values than Kentucky for morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Centertown at a glance: I-65 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Centertown.
Overview
Ohio County has recorded 272 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Centertown since 2015, this page uses Ohio County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 36.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-1379 (1), SR-9001 (1) and SR-9007 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Centertown fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ohio County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Ohio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-1379 | 1 |
| SR-9001 | 1 |
| SR-9007 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
| W Fredrick St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ohio County) |
|---|---|
| Wk9001 | 79 |
| Wn9007 | 67 |
| US-0231 | 26 |
| Ky0069 | 18 |
| Ky0054 | 11 |
| Ky0085 | 7 |
| US-0062 | 7 |
| Ky0136 | 6 |
Centertown at a glance
| Population | 418 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,335 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42328) | $57,679 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42328) | $97,091 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ohio 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 21 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 21 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Centertown
How many truck crashes happen in Centertown?
272 truck crashes have been reported in Ohio County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 150 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Centertown?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Centertown since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Centertown?
Truck crashes in Ohio County peak in October, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Centertown?
Since 2015, Ohio County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Centertown compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 97.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ohio County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Centertown?
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.