ZIP 40061 (Saint Catharine, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40061: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington County, 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
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 |
Washington County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Washington County: 1.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 121 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40061 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-2154 (2) and US-150 (1).
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 ZIP 40061 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2154 | 2 |
| 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 |
ZIP 40061 at a glance
| Population | 168 |
| Density | 529 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40061
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40061?
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (73 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40061?
The worst month is March: 10.7% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40061?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40061 compared with Kentucky?
Washington County records 85.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40061?
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.