Breckinridge County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Breckinridge County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 96 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Breckinridge County compares with Kentucky
Breckinridge County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Breckinridge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Breckinridge County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Breckinridge County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Breckinridge County: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 96 crashes involving commercial trucks in Breckinridge County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Breckinridge County is US-60, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-477 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Breckinridge County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Breckinridge County.
- Check whether your routes use US-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Breckinridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Breckinridge County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 5 |
| SR-477 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Breckinridge County) |
|---|---|
| US-0060 | 25 |
| Ky0261 | 12 |
| Ky0259 | 11 |
| Ky0144 | 7 |
| Ky0079 | 4 |
| Ky0105 | 4 |
| Ky0992 | 4 |
| Ky0086 | 3 |
Breckinridge County at a glance
| Population | 21,221 |
| Land area | 569.7 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,274 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Breckinridge 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -4% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +64% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | -9% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Breckinridge County
ZIP codes in Breckinridge County
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Questions fleets ask about Breckinridge County
How many truck accidents are there in Breckinridge County?
Since 2015, 96 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Breckinridge County (50 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Breckinridge County?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Breckinridge County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Breckinridge County?
The worst month is March: 11.5% of truck crashes in Breckinridge County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Breckinridge County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Breckinridge County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Breckinridge County compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Breckinridge County has 37.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Breckinridge County?
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.