Williamsburg, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Williamsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 297 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williamsburg compares with Kentucky
Williamsburg against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamsburg stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamsburg | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 475.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 7.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 34.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Williamsburg has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Williamsburg: 34.1% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Kentucky: 17.5%).
Overview
Williamsburg has recorded 297 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Williamsburg is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-92 (4) and US-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Williamsburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.2% 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 Williamsburg
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamsburg) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 230 |
| Ky0092 | 25 |
| US-0025W | 17 |
| Ky0296 | 2 |
| Ky0779 | 2 |
| Ky0904 | 2 |
| Ky2386 | 2 |
| Ky0204 | 2 |
Williamsburg at a glance
| Population | 5,332 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,279 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40769) | $43,878 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40769) | $101,449 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamsburg 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +9% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | +15% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | +18% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Williamsburg
How many truck crashes happen in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg has had 297 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Williamsburg?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Williamsburg: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Williamsburg?
The worst month is January: 10.4% of truck crashes in Williamsburg happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Williamsburg?
Since 2015, Williamsburg has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Williamsburg compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 475.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Williamsburg, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Williamsburg?
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.