Campton, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Campton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Campton and Wolfe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wolfe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 44 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wolfe County compares with Kentucky
Wolfe County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wolfe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wolfe County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 28% below the state |
| After dark | 34.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Wolfe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Wolfe County: 11.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Wolfe County has recorded 44 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 91 days.
Campton had 39 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wolfe County numbers.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 15.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.3%).
November through March accounts for 29.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Campton is SR-9009, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-11 (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Campton fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wolfe County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-9009, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.8% 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 Wolfe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9009 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-715 | 1 |
| SR-9000 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wolfe County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0015 | 10 |
| Ky9000 | 9 |
| Ky9009 | 8 |
| Ky0191 | 4 |
| Ky0205 | 4 |
| Ky0715 | 3 |
| Ky0011 | 1 |
| Ky0015S | 1 |
Campton at a glance
| Population | 303 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 303 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41301) | $33,984 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41301) | $101,828 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wolfe 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 5 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -33% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Campton
How many truck accidents are there in Campton?
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wolfe County (22 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Campton?
Since 2015, SR-9009 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Campton: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Campton?
Truck crashes in Wolfe County peak in April, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Campton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wolfe County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Campton compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Wolfe County has 62.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Campton?
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.