Eubank, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eubank: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eubank and Pulaski County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pulaski County numbers.
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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.6% in 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.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Eubank since 2015, this page uses Pulaski County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Eubank happened on SR-1247 (1), SR-635 (1) and US-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Eubank fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1247 | 1 |
| SR-635 | 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 |
Eubank at a glance
| Population | 331 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 391 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42567) | $46,526 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42567) | $126,492 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eubank
How many truck accidents are there in Eubank?
376 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 216 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eubank?
November has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eubank?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does Eubank compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pulaski County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eubank?
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.