Rowan County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rowan 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 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rowan County compares with Kentucky
Rowan County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rowan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rowan County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Rowan County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Kentucky on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Rowan County: I-64 most fatal truck crashes in Rowan County: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Rowan County has recorded 150 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads in Rowan County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-32 (1), SR-519 (1) and SR-801 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Rowan County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rowan County.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Rowan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rowan County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-519 | 1 |
| SR-801 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rowan County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 66 |
| Ky0032 | 26 |
| Ky0377 | 13 |
| Ky0519 | 9 |
| US-0060 | 8 |
| Ky0801 | 7 |
| Ky1167 | 3 |
| Ky0158 | 3 |
Rowan County at a glance
| Population | 24,675 |
| Land area | 279.9 sq mi |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,363 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rowan 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 | 11 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +39% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | -2% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | -20% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Rowan County
ZIP codes in Rowan County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Rowan County
How many truck crashes happen in Rowan County?
Rowan County has had 150 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rowan County?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Rowan County: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rowan County?
The worst month is March: 10.7% of truck crashes in Rowan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rowan County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rowan County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rowan County compare with Kentucky?
Rowan County records 51.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rowan 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.