ZIP 41472 (West Liberty, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41472: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Kentucky
Morgan County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 45% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Morgan County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Morgan County at a glance: 10.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 100 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41472 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-172 (1), SR-519 (1), SR-7 (1) and US-460 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41472 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- With 7.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-519 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| US-0460 | 12 |
| Ky0172 | 6 |
| Ky0007 | 6 |
| Ky0519 | 5 |
| Ky9009 | 4 |
| Ky0205 | 3 |
| Ky0191 | 3 |
| Cr1206 Centerville Rd | 1 |
ZIP 41472 at a glance
| Population | 10,792 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,412 |
| Median home value | $135,297 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +65% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -15% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +23% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41472
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41472?
Morgan County has had 47 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41472?
January has the most truck crashes in Morgan County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41472?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41472 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 25.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41472?
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.