ZIP 40145 (Hudson, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40145: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for 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.
Breckinridge County at a glance: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 96 crashes involving commercial trucks in Breckinridge County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
5.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40145 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-84 (1).
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 40145 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 40145 at a glance
| Population | 1,175 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,237 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 40145
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40145?
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 40145?
The worst month is March: 11.5% of truck crashes in Breckinridge County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40145?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Breckinridge County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40145 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 40145?
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.