Kentucky Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
Kentucky recorded an estimated 90 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #21 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-65 and I-75 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
Kentucky large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~90 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #21 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-65, I-75, I-64, I-24 |
Where crashes concentrate in Kentucky
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along Kentucky's major freight corridors, including I-65, I-75, I-64, I-24, and near its largest metro areas: Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in Kentucky each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 90 large-truck crash fatalities annually in Kentucky, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in Kentucky have the most truck accidents?+
I-65, I-75, I-64, I-24 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.