La Grange, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Grange: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Grange 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in 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.
Only 22 truck crashes were reported in La Grange since 2015; patterns below come from Oldham County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come SR-146 (2), SR-53 (2) and SR-153 (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 La Grange fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 13 |
| SR-146 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| SR-153 | 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 |
La Grange at a glance
| Population | 10,541 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,461 per sq mi |
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 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 La Grange
How many truck crashes happen in La Grange?
Since 2015, 610 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oldham County (264 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in La Grange?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of La Grange: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in La Grange?
Truck crashes in Oldham County peak in July, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in La Grange?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Oldham County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in La Grange compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Oldham County has 73.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in La Grange?
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.