Powell County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Powell 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 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Powell County compares with Kentucky
Powell County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Powell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Powell County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Powell County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Powell County: 15.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Powell County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 67 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 46.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 14.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-9000 (2), SR-2001 (1) and SR-213 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Powell County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Powell County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Powell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Powell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-9000 | 2 |
| SR-2001 | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Powell County) |
|---|---|
| Ky9000 | 20 |
| Ky0011 | 18 |
| Ky0015 | 4 |
| Ky0213 | 3 |
| Ky0082 | 2 |
| Ky1057 | 2 |
| Ky2026 | 2 |
| Ky9000 Mountain Pkwy | 2 |
Powell County at a glance
| Population | 12,928 |
| Land area | 179.0 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $39,945 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Powell 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | +1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Powell County
ZIP codes in Powell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Powell County
How many truck accidents are there in Powell County?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Powell County (36 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Powell County?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Powell County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Powell County?
Truck crashes in Powell County peak in March, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Powell County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Powell County since 2015, 8.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Powell County compare with Kentucky?
Powell County records 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Powell 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.