Owen County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Owen 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
1 of 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Owen County compares with Kentucky
Owen County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Owen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Owen County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Owen County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
Owen County at a glance: October worst month: 15.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Owen County has recorded 60 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 1.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Owen County happened on SR-22 (1) and SR-35 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Owen County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Owen County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 Owen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Owen County) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Owen County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0355 | 18 |
| US-0127 | 12 |
| Ky0845 | 8 |
| Ky0227 | 5 |
| Ky0035 | 5 |
| Ky0022 | 3 |
| Ky0330 | 2 |
| Beverly Ln | 1 |
Owen County at a glance
| Population | 11,435 |
| Land area | 350.5 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,497 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Owen 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -21% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +37% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +18% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Owen County
ZIP codes in Owen County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Owen County
How common are truck crashes in Owen County?
Owen County has had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Owen County?
October has the most truck crashes in Owen County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Owen County?
Since 2015, Owen County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Owen County compare with Kentucky?
Owen County records 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Owen 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.