ZIP 40014 (Crestwood, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40014: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oldham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 610 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oldham County compares with Kentucky
Oldham County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oldham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oldham County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kentucky, Oldham County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 40014 at a glance: 2.5× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40014: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 610 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oldham County. They injured 264 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: I-265 (3), SR-146 (2) and SR-3084 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40014 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Oldham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 13 |
| I-265 | 3 |
| SR-146 | 2 |
| SR-3084 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| Chamberlain Ln | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oldham County) |
|---|---|
| I-0071 | 419 |
| Ky0146 | 27 |
| Ky0329 | 18 |
| Ky0022 | 17 |
| Ky0053 | 14 |
| Ky1694 | 13 |
| US-0042 | 10 |
| Ky0393 | 8 |
ZIP 40014 at a glance
| Population | 23,101 |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $121,189 |
| Median home value | $393,312 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oldham 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 | 21 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 27 | +25% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +65% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 54 | +21% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40014
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40014?
Oldham County has had 610 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 264 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40014?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40014: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40014?
July has the most truck crashes in Oldham County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40014?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Oldham County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40014 compared with Kentucky?
Oldham County records 73.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40014?
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.