Anderson County, KY (October 25, 2024) – A semi-truck crash on the Bluegrass Parkway ended in injuries on October 24. Police and paramedics were dispatched to the scene shortly after the accident happened to help the involved parties.

The Anderson County Fire Protection District (ACFP) reports that crews were called to the Bluegrass Parkway at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, in response to the incident.  The ACFP reported three people sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident and thus were transported to area hospitals for more extensive care. A semi-truck reportedly flipped on its side and spilled an unknown substance on the roadway. Environmental response teams as well as Hazmat were called to help with the cleanup. The road was closed until around 1:30 p.m. However, the bridge on Carey Mill was closed to all traffic except residential travelers. Police in Anderson County continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

We hope for the full recovery of the wounded parties.

Kentucky Semi-Truck Accidents

Information gathered from the Kentucky State Police’s Traffic Collision Facts Report shows that over 10,000 large trucks were involved in traffic accidents in Kentucky in 2021. Additionally, that same year, over 1,000 non-fatal injury collisions involved large trucks, and more than 100 of those accidents were fatal. This accounts for over 4% of all traffic collisions in the state in 2021 and 9% of the total number of deadly accidents. Kentucky’s fatality rate for truck crashes is also statistically higher than most other states throughout the country. 

Commercial truck accidents are usually much more dangerous than other types of traffic accidents due to the sheer size and weight of tractor-trailers. The average semi-truck weighs approximately 20 to 30 times more than the average passenger vehicle. These monsters of the road pose a huge threat when they become involved in accidents and have the potential to cause serious damage, injuries, and even death to the people involved. 

If you or someone you love were recently hurt in an accident involving a semi-truck, you may be going through an extremely difficult time. You may be wondering how you are going to recover from such a devastating event, especially if you are unable to work due to the injuries and losses such an accident caused you. And if someone you know lost their life in a truck crash, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation for the losses and damages you are facing concerning their passing. Funeral costs, burial expenses, and more may be eligible for financial compensation when you work with a skilled wrongful death attorney. 

At the Byrnes Law Office, we have been working for many years to help injured victims and their loved ones recover from devastating events like injurious and fatal traffic accidents. Contact our reputable law firm to talk to a truck crash attorney in Anderson at (502) 364-2500 to learn about how we can help you at this challenging time of your life.