Hickory Hill, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hickory Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hickory Hill 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hickory Hill: I-64 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hickory Hill since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 2,856 people and killed 126.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hickory Hill since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come I-264 (8), I-71 (8) and I-265 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
146 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Hickory Hill fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 9 |
| I-264 | 8 |
| I-71 | 8 |
| I-265 | 5 |
| I-65 | 4 |
| US-31E | 3 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-3084 | 2 |
| Bishop Lane | 1 |
| Buechel Bank Rd | 1 |
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 |
Hickory Hill at a glance
| Population | 119 |
| Land area | 0.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4,577 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40241) | $94,078 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40241) | $373,899 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 233 to 406. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.5 a year in 2016–19, 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hickory Hill
How common are truck crashes in Hickory Hill?
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 Hickory Hill?
I-64 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hickory Hill since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hickory Hill?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hickory Hill?
Garbage trucks were involved in 146 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Hickory Hill compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hickory Hill?
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.