Plano, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plano: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plano and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Kentucky
Warren County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Warren County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Plano at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Plano: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 441 people were injured and 42 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Plano had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Warren County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-231 (2), US-68 (2) and CR-CEDAR Bluff Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Their busiest month is September, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Plano fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Warren County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.5% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| CR-CEDAR Bluff Rd | 1 |
| SR-880 | 1 |
| SR-9007 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-31W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 540 |
| US-0031W | 105 |
| Wn9007 | 78 |
| US-0068 | 77 |
| US-0231 | 50 |
| Ky0101 | 22 |
| Ky0234 | 18 |
| Ky0240 | 14 |
Plano at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42104) | $75,164 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42104) | $306,507 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 60 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 86 | +42% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 86 | +0% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 102 | +18% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 60 a year in the 1990s and 102 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plano
How many truck accidents are there in Plano?
Warren County has had 1,162 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 441 people and killing 42.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Plano?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plano: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Plano?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in August, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Plano?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Plano compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Plano?
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.