Pendleton County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pendleton 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
8 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pendleton County compares with Kentucky
Pendleton County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pendleton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pendleton County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 9.3% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Pendleton County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Pendleton County: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.2%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Pendleton County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Pendleton County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-27 (2), SR-17 (1) and SR-177 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 8.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Pendleton County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pendleton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pendleton County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pendleton County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 39 |
| Ky0177 | 10 |
| Ky0009 | 8 |
| Ky1657 | 6 |
| Ky0017 | 6 |
| Ky0022 | 4 |
| Ky0467 | 4 |
| Ky0008 | 2 |
Pendleton County at a glance
| Population | 14,844 |
| Land area | 277.1 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,228 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pendleton 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +36% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -18% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +7% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pendleton County
ZIP codes in Pendleton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pendleton County
How many truck crashes happen in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County has had 99 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pendleton County?
December has the most truck crashes in Pendleton County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pendleton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Pendleton County since 2015 (8.1% of truck crashes).
How does Pendleton County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pendleton County has 59.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pendleton County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.