Milton, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milton 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.3%, vs 2.6% in 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.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Milton since 2015; patterns below come from Trimble County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-62 leads within 10 miles of Milton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-56 (1), SR-62W (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 6.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Milton fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Trimble County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-62 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Trimble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 3 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-62W | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
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 |
Milton at a glance
| Population | 592 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 402 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40045) | $76,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40045) | $167,324 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milton
How common are truck crashes in Milton?
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 Milton?
NHTSA data shows SR-62 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milton since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Milton?
Truck crashes in Trimble County peak in June, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Milton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Trimble County since 2015 (6.8% of truck crashes).
How does Milton 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Milton?
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.