Central City, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Central City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Central City and Muhlenberg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Muhlenberg County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 283 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muhlenberg County compares with Kentucky
Muhlenberg County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muhlenberg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Muhlenberg County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Central City at a glance: SR-9001 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Central City: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Muhlenberg County has recorded 283 truck crashes since 2015, with 123 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Only 130 truck crashes were reported in Central City since 2015; patterns below come from Muhlenberg County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-9001 leads within 10 miles of Central City with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-1379 (1), SR-181 (1) and US-431 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Central City fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muhlenberg County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-9001 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Muhlenberg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9001 | 2 |
| SR-1379 | 1 |
| SR-181 | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muhlenberg County) |
|---|---|
| Wk9001 | 82 |
| US-0431 | 43 |
| US-0062 | 28 |
| Ky1031 | 26 |
| Ky0181 | 22 |
| Ky0171 | 13 |
| Ky0189 | 10 |
| Ky0070 | 9 |
Central City at a glance
| Population | 5,744 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,084 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42330) | $50,226 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42330) | $151,239 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muhlenberg 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 | 19 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 26 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 25 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | -6% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 23. 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 Central City
How many truck accidents are there in Central City?
283 truck crashes have been reported in Muhlenberg County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 123 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Central City?
NHTSA data shows SR-9001 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Central City since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Central City?
The worst month is March: 11.3% of truck crashes in Muhlenberg County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Central City?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muhlenberg County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Central City compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muhlenberg County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Central City?
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.