Taylor County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taylor 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
1 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with Kentucky
Taylor County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Taylor County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Taylor County: 12.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Taylor County has recorded 98 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-210 (2), SR-70 (2) and US-68 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Taylor County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 3 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| SR-70 | 2 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Summersville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0055 | 23 |
| US-0068 | 22 |
| Ky0210 | 14 |
| Ky0070 | 12 |
| Ky0372 | 2 |
| Ky0527 | 2 |
| Sportsman Lake Rd | 2 |
| Black Gnat Rd | 1 |
Taylor County at a glance
| Population | 26,809 |
| Land area | 266.4 sq mi |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,605 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -4% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | +11% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +23% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Taylor County
ZIP codes in Taylor County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Taylor County
How many truck crashes happen in Taylor County?
Taylor County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Taylor County?
SR-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Taylor County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Taylor County?
Truck crashes in Taylor County peak in November, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Taylor County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Taylor County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Taylor County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taylor County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Taylor 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.