St. Regis Park, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Regis Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Regis Park 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).
St. Regis Park at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of St. Regis Park: 14 since 2015.
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 1 truck crash was reported in St. Regis Park 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%).
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
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). It is followed by I-64 (13), I-264 (9) and I-265 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 146 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Their busiest month is June, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for St. Regis Park fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 14 |
| I-64 | 13 |
| I-264 | 9 |
| I-265 | 5 |
| SR-1747 | 5 |
| I-71 | 4 |
| 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 |
St. Regis Park at a glance
| Population | 1,459 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 4,145 per sq mi |
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 St. Regis Park
How common are truck crashes in St. Regis Park?
5,148 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 126 deaths and 2,856 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in St. Regis Park?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of St. Regis Park since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Regis Park?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. Regis Park?
146 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does St. Regis Park compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in St. Regis Park?
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.