Campbellsville, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Campbellsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Campbellsville and Taylor County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Taylor County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Taylor County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on 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
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Taylor County. They injured 54 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
Only 97 truck crashes were reported in Campbellsville since 2015; patterns below come from Taylor County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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, US-68 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-55 (3), SR-210 (2) and CR-OLD Summersville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Campbellsville fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-68 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 3 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Summersville Rd | 1 |
| SR-70 | 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 |
Campbellsville at a glance
| Population | 11,820 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,562 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Campbellsville
How many truck crashes happen in Campbellsville?
Taylor County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Campbellsville?
NHTSA data shows US-68 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Campbellsville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Campbellsville?
The worst month is November: 12.2% of truck crashes in Taylor County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Campbellsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Taylor County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Campbellsville compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Taylor County has 29.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Campbellsville?
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.