ZIP 40144 (Harned, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40144: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Breckinridge County is lower 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.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40144 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-60 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40144 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
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 40144 at a glance
| Population | 1,930 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,711 |
| Median home value | $222,670 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 40144
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40144?
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 40144?
The worst month is March: 11.5% of truck crashes in Breckinridge County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40144?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Breckinridge County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40144 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Breckinridge County has 37.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40144?
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.