Perry County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry 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
5 of 166 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Kentucky
Perry County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Perry County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Perry County: 6.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 166 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Perry County since 2015: SR-80 (2), SR-9006 (2), CR-DUSTY Rd (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-451 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Perry County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 2 |
| SR-9006 | 2 |
| CR-DUSTY Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-451 | 1 |
| SR-463 | 1 |
| SR-699 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0015 | 50 |
| Ky0080 | 25 |
| Ky0007 | 15 |
| Hr9006 | 13 |
| Ky0699 | 11 |
| Ky0451 | 10 |
| Ky0476 | 6 |
| Ky0463 | 5 |
Perry County at a glance
| Population | 26,739 |
| Land area | 339.7 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,577 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 23 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 28 | +22% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 19 | -31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -32% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Perry County
ZIP codes in Perry County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Perry County
How many truck crashes happen in Perry County?
166 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 108 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Perry County?
The worst month is May: 13.3% of truck crashes in Perry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Perry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Perry County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does Perry County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Perry County records 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Perry County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.