Pike County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pike 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
10 of 377 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Kentucky
Pike County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Pike County sits below Kentucky 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 and injuries per crash.
Pike County at a glance: US-23 most fatal truck crashes in Pike County: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Pike County has recorded 377 truck crashes since 2015, with 227 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-119 (3), SR-194 (2) and US-460 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Pike County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pike County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 6 |
| US-119 | 3 |
| SR-194 | 2 |
| US-460 | 2 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
| SR-319 | 1 |
| SR-3218 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 110 |
| Ky0194 | 40 |
| US-0119 | 36 |
| US-0460 | 33 |
| Ky0122 | 13 |
| Ky0292 | 10 |
| Ky0197 | 10 |
| Ky0632 | 8 |
Pike County at a glance
| Population | 55,430 |
| Land area | 786.2 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,805 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 86 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 100 | +16% | 5.1 |
| 2010s | 50 | -50% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 30 | -40% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 86 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pike County
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Questions fleets ask about Pike County
How common are truck crashes in Pike County?
377 truck crashes have been reported in Pike County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 227 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pike County?
US-23 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Pike County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pike County?
October has the most truck crashes in Pike County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pike County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Pike County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pike 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.