Whitesville, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whitesville and Ohio County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ohio County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 272 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ohio County compares with Kentucky
Ohio County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ohio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ohio County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Ohio County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Whitesville at a glance: SR-54 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Whitesville: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 272 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ohio County. They injured 150 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Whitesville since 2015; patterns below come from Ohio County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 36.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Whitesville is SR-54, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-9007 (1) and US-231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Whitesville fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ohio County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ohio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-54 | 3 |
| SR-9007 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ohio County) |
|---|---|
| Wk9001 | 79 |
| Wn9007 | 67 |
| US-0231 | 26 |
| Ky0069 | 18 |
| Ky0054 | 11 |
| Ky0085 | 7 |
| US-0062 | 7 |
| Ky0136 | 6 |
Whitesville at a glance
| Population | 584 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,355 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42378) | $73,419 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42378) | $179,249 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ohio 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 21 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 21 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whitesville
How common are truck crashes in Whitesville?
272 truck crashes have been reported in Ohio County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 150 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Whitesville?
SR-54 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Whitesville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitesville?
The worst month is October: 12.1% of truck crashes in Ohio County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Whitesville?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ohio County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Whitesville compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Ohio County has 97.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Whitesville?
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.