Smiths Grove, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smiths Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smiths Grove 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Smiths Grove: I-65 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Smiths Grove.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 1,162 truck crashes since 2015, with 441 people injured and 42 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Smiths Grove had 119 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
Truck crashes peak in August (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
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 (6). Next come SR-9008 (2), US-31 (2) and CR-VINE St. (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (20% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Smiths Grove fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Warren County.
- 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| SR-9008 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-VINE St. | 1 |
| US-68 | 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 |
Smiths Grove at a glance
| Population | 829 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,063 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42171) | $70,191 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42171) | $186,577 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 60 to 102. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smiths Grove
How many truck accidents are there in Smiths Grove?
Warren County has had 1,162 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 441 people and killing 42.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Smiths Grove?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Smiths Grove since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Smiths Grove?
The worst month is August: 9.6% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Smiths Grove?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Smiths Grove compare with Kentucky?
Warren County records 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Smiths Grove?
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.