Oldham County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oldham County: 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
6 of 610 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oldham County compares with Kentucky
Oldham County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oldham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oldham County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Oldham County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Oldham County: 1 in 95 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Oldham County has recorded 610 truck crashes since 2015, with 264 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads in Oldham County with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-146 (1) and SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Oldham County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oldham County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Oldham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Oldham County) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 8 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oldham County) |
|---|---|
| I-0071 | 419 |
| Ky0146 | 27 |
| Ky0329 | 18 |
| Ky0022 | 17 |
| Ky0053 | 14 |
| Ky1694 | 13 |
| US-0042 | 10 |
| Ky0393 | 8 |
Oldham County at a glance
| Population | 70,525 |
| Land area | 187.3 sq mi |
| Density | 377 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $123,711 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oldham 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 | 21 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 27 | +25% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +65% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 54 | +21% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Oldham County
ZIP codes in Oldham County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Oldham County
How many truck accidents are there in Oldham County?
610 truck crashes have been reported in Oldham County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 264 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oldham County?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Oldham County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oldham County?
The worst month is July: 11.3% of truck crashes in Oldham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oldham County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Oldham County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Oldham County compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 73.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oldham County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oldham County?
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.