ZIP 40078 (Willisburg, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40078: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Washington County at a glance: 1.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 121 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 73 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 40078.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40078 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 40078 at a glance
| Population | 2,661 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,435 |
| Median home value | $186,305 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. 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 40078
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40078?
Washington County has had 121 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40078?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in March, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40078?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40078 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 85.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40078?
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.