Woodlawn Park, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodlawn Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodlawn 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Woodlawn Park: I-65 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Woodlawn Park.
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.
Woodlawn Park had 2 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
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
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 (17). Next come I-64 (13), I-264 (10) and I-265 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 146 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.4 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Woodlawn Park 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.
- 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 | 17 |
| I-64 | 13 |
| I-264 | 10 |
| I-265 | 6 |
| I-71 | 6 |
| SR-1747 | 5 |
| US-31E | 3 |
| SR-1020 | 2 |
| SR-1065 | 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 |
Woodlawn Park at a glance
| Population | 958 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,959 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40222) | $82,511 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40222) | $362,854 |
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 Woodlawn Park
How common are truck crashes in Woodlawn Park?
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 Woodlawn Park?
I-65 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Woodlawn Park since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Woodlawn Park?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Woodlawn Park?
146 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Woodlawn Park compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Woodlawn Park?
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.