Willisburg, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Willisburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Willisburg and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Kentucky
Washington County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Washington County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Washington County: 1.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 121 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 73 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
With 23 truck crashes reported in Willisburg since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Willisburg since 2015: US-150 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Willisburg fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-0150 | 41 |
| Ky0555 | 23 |
| Bg9002 | 14 |
| Ky0055 | 11 |
| US-0150X | 6 |
| Ky0152 | 4 |
| Cr1238 | 2 |
| Ky0053 | 2 |
Willisburg at a glance
| Population | 299 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 436 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40078) | $54,435 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40078) | $186,305 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +20% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +42% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +25% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 12 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Willisburg
How many truck crashes happen in Willisburg?
121 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 73 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Willisburg?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in March, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Willisburg?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Willisburg compare with Kentucky?
Washington County records 85.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Willisburg?
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.