Druid Hills, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Druid Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Druid Hills 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Jefferson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Druid Hills at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Druid Hills: 19 since 2015.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 5,148 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,856 people injured and 126 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Druid Hills had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jefferson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Druid Hills is I-65, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-64 (13), I-264 (10) and I-265 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
146 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.4 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Druid Hills fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 19 |
| I-64 | 13 |
| I-264 | 10 |
| I-265 | 6 |
| SR-1747 | 5 |
| I-71 | 4 |
| SR-1065 | 3 |
| US-31E | 3 |
| SR-1020 | 2 |
| SR-1865 | 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 |
Druid Hills at a glance
| Population | 302 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,393 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40207) | $101,898 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40207) | $419,934 |
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 Druid Hills
How many truck crashes happen in Druid Hills?
5,148 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 126 deaths and 2,856 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Druid Hills?
I-65 had 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Druid Hills since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Druid Hills?
August has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Druid Hills?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 146 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Druid Hills compared with Kentucky?
Jefferson County records 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Druid Hills?
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.