Clay City, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay City and Powell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Powell County numbers.
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 sits below Kentucky on 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.
Powell County at a glance: 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.
Clay City had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Powell County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clay City since 2015: SR-213 (2), SR-9000 (2) and SR-2001 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Clay City fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Powell County.
- 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 Powell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-9000 | 2 |
| SR-2001 | 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 |
Clay City at a glance
| Population | 1,176 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,110 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40312) | $42,564 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40312) | $151,823 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clay City
How many truck crashes happen in Clay City?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Powell County (36 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Clay City?
Truck crashes in Powell County peak in March, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clay City?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Powell County since 2015, 8.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Clay City compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Powell County records 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clay City?
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.