Crestwood, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crestwood: 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
2 of 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crestwood compares with Kentucky
Crestwood against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crestwood stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crestwood | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 379.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Crestwood has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for Crestwood: 1 in 135 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Crestwood has recorded 286 truck crashes since 2015, with 119 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come I-265 (4), I-264 (2) and SR-3084 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Crestwood fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Crestwood
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 11 |
| I-265 | 4 |
| I-264 | 2 |
| SR-3084 | 2 |
| Chamberlain Ln | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crestwood) |
|---|---|
| I-0071 | 222 |
| Ky0022 | 12 |
| Ky0329 | 10 |
| Ky0146 | 5 |
| Ky1315 | 4 |
| Ky1818 | 4 |
| Central Ave | 1 |
| Ky329 | 1 |
Crestwood at a glance
| Population | 6,493 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,604 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40010) | $196,125 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crestwood 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 | 4 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +131% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +88% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 27 | +47% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crestwood
How many truck crashes happen in Crestwood?
Crestwood has had 286 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 119 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Crestwood?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crestwood: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Crestwood?
Truck crashes in Crestwood peak in July, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crestwood?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crestwood since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Crestwood compare with Kentucky?
Crestwood records 379.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Crestwood?
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.