Greenville, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenville 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Muhlenberg County: 7.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 283 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muhlenberg County since 2015: 123 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Greenville had 74 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Muhlenberg County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Greenville happened on SR-1379 (1), SR-181 (1), SR-9001 (1), US-431 (1) and US-62 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Greenville fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muhlenberg County.
- With 7.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-1379 | 1 |
| SR-181 | 1 |
| SR-9001 | 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 |
Greenville at a glance
| Population | 4,353 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Density | 848 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42367) | $51,397 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42367) | $100,549 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenville
How many truck accidents are there in Greenville?
Muhlenberg County has had 283 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 123 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenville?
March has the most truck crashes in Muhlenberg County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greenville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Muhlenberg County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Greenville compared with Kentucky?
Muhlenberg County records 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenville?
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.