Whitley City, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitley City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whitley City and McCreary County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McCreary County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCreary County compares with Kentucky
McCreary County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCreary County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCreary County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, McCreary County is lower on 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.
McCreary County at a glance: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.2%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCreary County. They injured 34 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 69 days in fully reported years.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Whitley City since 2015, this page uses McCreary County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whitley City since 2015 were spread across roads: US-27 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Whitley City fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 McCreary County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCreary County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 34 |
| Ky0092 | 13 |
| Ky1651 | 3 |
| Ky2792 | 2 |
| Century Ln | 1 |
| Cr1110 Kidd School Rd | 1 |
| Ky0090 | 1 |
| Ky3257 | 1 |
Whitley City at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCreary 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +40% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whitley City
How many truck crashes happen in Whitley City?
McCreary County has had 59 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitley City?
Truck crashes in McCreary County peak in August, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Whitley City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in McCreary County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Whitley City compare with Kentucky?
McCreary County records 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Whitley City?
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.