Russell County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Russell 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
3 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Russell County compares with Kentucky
Russell County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Russell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Russell County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 15.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Russell County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Russell County: April worst month: 15.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Russell County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 15.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 34.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 15.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Russell County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-127 (2), SR-55 (1) and SR-9008 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Russell County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 33.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Russell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Russell County) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-9008 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Russell County) |
|---|---|
| US-0127 | 29 |
| Ln9008 | 14 |
| Ky0076 | 5 |
| Ky0910 | 4 |
| Ky0080 | 3 |
| Ky0055 | 2 |
| Ky0619 | 2 |
| Ky1870 | 2 |
Russell County at a glance
| Population | 18,458 |
| Land area | 253.3 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,163 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Russell 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 5 | +80% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +21% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +26% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Russell County
ZIP codes in Russell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Russell County
How many truck accidents are there in Russell County?
70 truck crashes have been reported in Russell County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 28 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Russell County?
Truck crashes in Russell County peak in April, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Russell County?
Since 2015, Russell County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Russell County compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Russell County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Russell County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.