Pulaski County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pulaski 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
15 of 376 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Kentucky
Pulaski County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Pulaski County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pulaski County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 376 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 216 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-461 (2), SR-80 (2), SR-914 (2), SR-1247 (1) and SR-635 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Pulaski County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| SR-461 | 2 |
| SR-80 | 2 |
| SR-914 | 2 |
| SR-1247 | 1 |
| SR-635 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| SR-9008 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 92 |
| Ky0080 | 69 |
| Ky0914 | 44 |
| Ky1247 | 22 |
| Ky0461 | 20 |
| Ln9008 | 18 |
| Ky0039 | 9 |
| Ky0090 | 8 |
Pulaski County at a glance
| Population | 66,842 |
| Land area | 658.1 sq mi |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,088 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 22 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | +39% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | -1% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 34 | +12% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pulaski County
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Questions fleets ask about Pulaski County
How common are truck crashes in Pulaski County?
376 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 216 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pulaski County?
The worst month is November: 10.6% of truck crashes in Pulaski County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pulaski County?
Since 2015, Pulaski County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pulaski County compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Pulaski County has 48.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pulaski 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.