West Liberty, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Liberty: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Liberty and Morgan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morgan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Kentucky
Morgan County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 45% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Morgan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Morgan County: 10.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 26 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 100 days.
Only 31 truck crashes were reported in West Liberty since 2015; patterns below come from Morgan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Liberty since 2015: SR-172 (1), SR-519 (1), SR-7 (1) and US-460 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for West Liberty fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-519 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| US-0460 | 12 |
| Ky0172 | 6 |
| Ky0007 | 6 |
| Ky0519 | 5 |
| Ky9009 | 4 |
| Ky0205 | 3 |
| Ky0191 | 3 |
| Cr1206 Centerville Rd | 1 |
West Liberty at a glance
| Population | 3,257 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 664 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 41472) | $47,412 |
| Median home value (ZIP 41472) | $135,297 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +65% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -15% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +23% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Liberty
How many truck crashes happen in West Liberty?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 26 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Liberty?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in January, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Liberty?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does West Liberty compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Liberty?
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.