ZIP 40115 (Custer, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40115: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Breckinridge 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
1 of 96 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Breckinridge County compares with Kentucky
Breckinridge County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Breckinridge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Breckinridge County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Breckinridge County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Breckinridge County at a glance: 6.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 96 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Breckinridge County. They injured 50 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40115 since 2015: US-60 (2) and SR-84 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40115 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Breckinridge County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- With 5.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Breckinridge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Breckinridge County) |
|---|---|
| US-0060 | 25 |
| Ky0261 | 12 |
| Ky0259 | 11 |
| Ky0144 | 7 |
| Ky0079 | 4 |
| Ky0105 | 4 |
| Ky0992 | 4 |
| Ky0086 | 3 |
ZIP 40115 at a glance
| Population | 1,012 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,722 |
| Median home value | $201,719 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Breckinridge 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -4% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +64% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | -9% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40115
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40115?
Breckinridge County has had 96 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40115?
Truck crashes in Breckinridge County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40115?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Breckinridge County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40115 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Breckinridge County records 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40115?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.