Woodford County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodford County: 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
10 of 306 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Woodford County compares with Kentucky
Woodford County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodford County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Woodford County has lower values than Kentucky for in rain, sleet or snow, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Woodford County: 6.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Woodford County has recorded 306 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 36.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Woodford County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 31.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.8% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Woodford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Woodford County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 3 |
| US-60 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woodford County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 107 |
| US-0060 | 55 |
| Bg9002 | 31 |
| US-0062 | 21 |
| Ky0169 | 13 |
| Ky1967 | 10 |
| US-0421 | 10 |
| Ky0033 | 8 |
Woodford County at a glance
| Population | 27,728 |
| Land area | 189.6 sq mi |
| Density | 146 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $85,221 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodford 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 17 | +42% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 23 | +37% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | +5% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Woodford County
ZIP codes in Woodford County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Woodford County
How many truck crashes happen in Woodford County?
Since 2015, 306 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Woodford County (150 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Woodford County?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Woodford County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Woodford County?
The worst month is March: 11.4% of truck crashes in Woodford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Woodford County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Woodford County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Woodford County compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Woodford County has 90.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Woodford County?
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.