Kingsley, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kingsley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kingsley 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).
What stands out in Kingsley: I-65 18 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Kingsley.
Overview
Police reported 5,148 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 2,856 people were injured and 126 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Kingsley since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Kingsley is I-65, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-64 (13), I-264 (10) and I-265 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 146 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Their busiest month is June, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kingsley 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.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 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
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-65 | 18 |
| I-64 | 13 |
| I-264 | 10 |
| I-265 | 6 |
| SR-1747 | 5 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-1065 | 3 |
| SR-1865 | 3 |
| US-31E | 3 |
| SR-1020 | 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 |
Kingsley at a glance
| Population | 400 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 5,556 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40205) | $99,966 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40205) | $373,049 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 233 a year in the 1990s and 406 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 10.5 a year in 2016–19 and 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kingsley
How common are truck crashes in Kingsley?
Since 2015, 5,148 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (2,856 injured, 126 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kingsley?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kingsley: 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kingsley?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kingsley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 146 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Kingsley compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kingsley?
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.