ZIP 40140 (Garfield, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40140: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Breckinridge County: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Breckinridge County has recorded 96 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in 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 40140 since 2015: US-60 (2) and SR-84 (1). No single road stands out.
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 40140 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 40140 at a glance
| Population | 866 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,708 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 40140
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40140?
96 truck crashes have been reported in Breckinridge County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 50 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40140?
March has the most truck crashes in Breckinridge County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40140?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Breckinridge County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40140 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 40140?
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.