Beechwood Village, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beechwood Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beechwood Village and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Kentucky
Jefferson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Jefferson County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Beechwood Village: I-65 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Beechwood Village.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 5,148 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,856 people injured and 126 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Beechwood Village since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Beechwood Village is I-65, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-64 (13), I-264 (10) and I-265 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 146 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Beechwood Village fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 17 |
| I-64 | 13 |
| I-264 | 10 |
| I-265 | 6 |
| I-71 | 6 |
| SR-1747 | 5 |
| SR-1065 | 3 |
| US-31E | 3 |
| SR-1020 | 2 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 991 |
| I-0264 | 555 |
| I-0064 | 506 |
| I-0265 | 358 |
| I-0071 | 327 |
| US-0031W | 166 |
| Ky1934 | 150 |
| Ky1747 | 129 |
Beechwood Village at a glance
| Population | 1,293 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4,651 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40222) | $82,511 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40222) | $362,854 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 233 | — | 6.7 |
| 2000s | 296 | +27% | 6.3 |
| 2010s | 427 | +44% | 7.3 |
| 2020s | 406 | -5% | 10.4 |
In the 1990s about 233 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 406. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 10.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beechwood Village
How common are truck crashes in Beechwood Village?
Jefferson County has had 5,148 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,856 people and killing 126.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Beechwood Village?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Beechwood Village: 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Beechwood Village?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Beechwood Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 146 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Beechwood Village compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Beechwood Village?
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.