Northfield, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Northfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Northfield 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 sits below Kentucky 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 Northfield: I-65 deadliest road: 18 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Northfield since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,148 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 2,856 people were injured and 126 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Northfield had 33 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
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (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 Northfield is I-65, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-64 (13), I-264 (10) and I-71 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 146 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
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 Northfield fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 18 |
| I-64 | 13 |
| I-264 | 10 |
| I-71 | 6 |
| I-265 | 5 |
| SR-1747 | 5 |
| US-31E | 3 |
| SR-3084 | 2 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| Bishop Lane | 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 |
Northfield at a glance
| Population | 1,014 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,153 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40025) | $250,001 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40025) | $1,357,713 |
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. 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 Northfield
How many truck crashes happen in Northfield?
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 Northfield?
I-65 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Northfield since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Northfield?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Northfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 146 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Northfield compared with Kentucky?
Jefferson County records 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Northfield?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.