Worthington, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Worthington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Worthington and Greenup County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greenup County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenup County compares with Kentucky
Greenup County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenup County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenup County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Greenup County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Greenup County: 8.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Greenup County has recorded 104 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Worthington since 2015; patterns below come from Greenup County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Worthington since 2015: 42nd St (1), SR-522 (1), SR-67 (1) and US-23 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Worthington fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenup County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greenup County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 42nd St | 1 |
| SR-522 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenup County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 40 |
| Ky0067 | 10 |
| Ky0010 | 7 |
| Ky0007 | 7 |
| Ky0001 | 6 |
| Ky0008 | 5 |
| Ky0002 | 5 |
| Ky0005 | 3 |
Worthington at a glance
| Population | 1,452 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,278 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41183) | $65,609 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41183) | $134,609 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenup 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +6% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -37% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Worthington
How common are truck crashes in Worthington?
Greenup County has had 104 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Worthington?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Greenup County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Worthington?
Since 2015, Greenup County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Worthington compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Greenup County records 25.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Worthington?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.