Mount Washington, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Washington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Washington and Bullitt County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bullitt County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 1,031 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bullitt County compares with Kentucky
Bullitt County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bullitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bullitt County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Bullitt County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Mount Washington: 2.6× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Mount Washington (1.2 → 3.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,031 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bullitt County. They injured 502 people and killed 32.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Mount Washington had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bullitt County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-480 (2), I-265 (1) and I-365 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Mount Washington fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Bullitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| SR-480 | 2 |
| I-265 | 1 |
| I-365 | 1 |
| Mu-Ohm Dr | 1 |
| SR-1020 | 1 |
| SR-1442 | 1 |
| SR-1526 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bullitt County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 627 |
| Ky0061 | 55 |
| Ky0480 | 55 |
| Ky0044 | 52 |
| Ky1526 | 44 |
| Ky0245 | 19 |
| Ky1020 | 13 |
| Ky1450 | 11 |
Mount Washington at a glance
| Population | 18,863 |
| Land area | 9.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,971 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40047) | $99,124 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40047) | $278,914 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bullitt 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 | 27 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 51 | +92% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 69 | +34% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 100 | +46% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mount Washington
How many truck crashes happen in Mount Washington?
Since 2015, 1,031 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bullitt County (502 injured, 32 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mount Washington?
I-65 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mount Washington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mount Washington?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Bullitt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mount Washington?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bullitt County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mount Washington compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 101.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bullitt County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mount Washington?
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.