Buckner, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buckner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buckner and Oldham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oldham County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Buckner: 2.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Buckner: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 610 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oldham County. They injured 264 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 54 truck crashes reported in Buckner since 2015, this page uses Oldham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (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.
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Buckner is I-71, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-265 (3), SR-146 (2) and SR-3084 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Buckner fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Oldham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 14 |
| I-265 | 3 |
| SR-146 | 2 |
| SR-3084 | 2 |
| Chamberlain Ln | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 |
Buckner at a glance
| Land area | 8.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40010) | $196,125 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buckner
How common are truck crashes in Buckner?
610 truck crashes have been reported in Oldham County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 264 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Buckner?
I-71 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Buckner since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Buckner?
July has the most truck crashes in Oldham County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Buckner?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Oldham County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Buckner compare with Kentucky?
Oldham County records 73.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Buckner?
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.