ZIP 40119 (Falls Of Rough, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40119: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Kentucky for 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.
The headline for Breckinridge County: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 96 crashes involving commercial trucks in Breckinridge County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 40119 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40119 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Breckinridge County.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
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 (Breckinridge County) |
|---|---|
| US-0060 | 25 |
| Ky0261 | 12 |
| Ky0259 | 11 |
| Ky0144 | 7 |
| Ky0079 | 4 |
| Ky0105 | 4 |
| Ky0992 | 4 |
| Ky0086 | 3 |
ZIP 40119 at a glance
| Population | 1,976 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,500 |
| Median home value | $127,725 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40119
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40119?
Since 2015, 96 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Breckinridge County (50 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40119?
Truck crashes in Breckinridge County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40119?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Breckinridge County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40119 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Breckinridge County has 37.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40119?
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.