Scott County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott 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
20 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Kentucky
Scott County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Scott County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Scott County at a glance: 11.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 622 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 264 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Scott County happened on I-75 (2), SR-32 (2), US-62 (2), I-64 (1) and SR-227 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (20%).
Route planning tips for Scott County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-227 | 1 |
| SR-3487 | 1 |
| SR-650 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 272 |
| US-0062 | 69 |
| I-0064 | 44 |
| Ky0620 | 37 |
| US-0025 | 29 |
| Ky0032 | 29 |
| US-0460 | 28 |
| Ky3487 | 9 |
Scott County at a glance
| Population | 61,700 |
| Land area | 282.2 sq mi |
| Density | 219 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $84,097 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 36 | +64% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 51 | +43% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 44 | -15% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Scott County
ZIP codes in Scott County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Scott County
How many truck crashes happen in Scott County?
Scott County has had 622 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 264 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scott County?
The worst month is August: 11.6% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scott County?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Scott County compare with Kentucky?
Scott County records 83.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Scott 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.