ZIP 40171 (Union Star, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40171: 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. Where it is 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.
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%).
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 40171 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-477 (1) and SR-66 (1).
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 40171 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-477 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 40171 at a glance
| Population | 272 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,929 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40171
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40171?
Breckinridge County has had 96 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40171?
The worst month is March: 11.5% of truck crashes in Breckinridge County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40171?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Breckinridge County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40171 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Breckinridge County records 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40171?
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.