Bedford, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bedford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bedford and Trimble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Trimble County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Trimble County compares with Kentucky
Trimble County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trimble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trimble County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 23.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Trimble County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Trimble County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.3%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Trimble County. They injured 24 people and killed 0.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 73 days.
Bedford had 47 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Trimble County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 30.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bedford is I-71, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 6.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Bedford fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Trimble County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Trimble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 7 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trimble County) |
|---|---|
| US-0421 | 20 |
| US-0042 | 12 |
| I-0071 | 11 |
| Ky0625 | 5 |
| Ky0036 | 4 |
| Ky0754 | 2 |
| Cr1021 Cedarwood Rd | 1 |
| Cr1118 | 1 |
Bedford at a glance
| Population | 533 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,601 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40006) | $59,477 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40006) | $180,852 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trimble 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 | 5 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 5 | +3% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +6% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | -5% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bedford
How many truck crashes happen in Bedford?
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Trimble County (24 injured, 0 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bedford?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bedford since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bedford?
Truck crashes in Trimble County peak in June, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bedford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Trimble County since 2015 (6.8% of truck crashes).
How does Bedford compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Trimble County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bedford?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.