Irvington, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Irvington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Irvington 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 sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Breckinridge County: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 96 crashes involving commercial trucks in Breckinridge County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Irvington since 2015; patterns below come from Breckinridge County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-1051 (2), SR-477 (1) and SR-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Irvington fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- With 5.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment 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 Breckinridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| SR-1051 | 2 |
| SR-477 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 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 |
Irvington at a glance
| Population | 1,383 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,426 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40146) | $54,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40146) | $136,348 |
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 Irvington
How many truck crashes happen in Irvington?
Breckinridge County has had 96 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Irvington?
US-60 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Irvington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Irvington?
Truck crashes in Breckinridge County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Irvington?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Breckinridge County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Irvington compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Breckinridge County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Irvington?
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.