West Point, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Point 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 runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in West Point: US-31W most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Point: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,031 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bullitt County since 2015: 502 people were injured and 32 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in West Point since 2015; patterns below come from Bullitt County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Point is US-31W, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-31 (2) and Robbins Drive (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for West Point fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-31W, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-31W | 4 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| Robbins Drive | 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 |
West Point at a glance
| Population | 909 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 341 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40177) | $50,577 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40177) | $125,222 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Point
How common are truck crashes in West Point?
Bullitt County has had 1,031 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 502 people and killing 32.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Point?
NHTSA data shows US-31W with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Point since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Point?
Truck crashes in Bullitt County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Point?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bullitt County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Point compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Bullitt County has 101.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Point?
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.