Elkton, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elkton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elkton and Todd County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Todd County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Todd County compares with Kentucky
Todd County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Todd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Todd County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Todd County has lower values than Kentucky for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Todd County at a glance: 6.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Todd County. They injured 62 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 59 truck crashes reported in Elkton since 2015, this page uses Todd County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-181 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Elkton fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Todd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 4 |
| SR-181 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Todd County) |
|---|---|
| US-0079 | 37 |
| Ky0181 | 19 |
| US-0068 | 18 |
| Ky0104 | 7 |
| Ky0848 | 7 |
| US-0041 | 7 |
| Ky0102 | 4 |
| Ky0106 | 4 |
Elkton at a glance
| Population | 2,330 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 828 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42220) | $60,965 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42220) | $157,971 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Todd 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +28% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +29% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | +10% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elkton
How many truck accidents are there in Elkton?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Todd County (62 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Elkton?
NHTSA data shows US-79 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elkton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elkton?
Truck crashes in Todd County peak in June, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Elkton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Todd County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Elkton compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 90.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Todd County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Elkton?
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.