Rockholds, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockholds: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockholds and Whitley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Whitley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 448 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whitley County compares with Kentucky
Whitley County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitley County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Whitley County has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Whitley County: 27.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 17.5% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 448 crashes involving commercial trucks in Whitley County since 2015: 207 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Rockholds had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Whitley County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-92 (3), SR-3041 (1) and US-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Rockholds fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitley County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 5.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment 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 Whitley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| SR-3041 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
| US-25W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitley County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 335 |
| US-0025W | 37 |
| Ky0092 | 26 |
| Ky0026 | 5 |
| Ky3041 | 3 |
| Ky0904 | 3 |
| Ky0204 | 2 |
| Ky0296 | 2 |
Rockholds at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40759) | $34,909 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40759) | $106,424 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitley 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 | 32 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 34 | +7% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +11% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 40 | +5% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rockholds
How many truck accidents are there in Rockholds?
Whitley County has had 448 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 207 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rockholds?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockholds: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rockholds?
January has the most truck crashes in Whitley County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rockholds?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Whitley County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Rockholds compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Whitley County has 102.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rockholds?
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.