Hardinsburg, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hardinsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hardinsburg and Breckinridge County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Breckinridge County numbers.
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 |
Breckinridge County has lower values than Kentucky for 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.
Breckinridge County at a glance: 6.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Breckinridge County has recorded 96 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
With 39 truck crashes reported in Hardinsburg since 2015, this page uses Breckinridge County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hardinsburg since 2015 were spread across roads: US-60 (3).
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 Hardinsburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 5.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
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 |
Hardinsburg at a glance
| Population | 2,487 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 719 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40143) | $59,475 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40143) | $145,746 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hardinsburg
How many truck accidents are there in Hardinsburg?
Since 2015, 96 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Breckinridge County (50 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hardinsburg?
Truck crashes in Breckinridge County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hardinsburg?
Since 2015, Breckinridge County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Hardinsburg compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Breckinridge County has 37.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hardinsburg?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.