ZIP 40020 (Fairfield, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40020: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nelson 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
5 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nelson County compares with Kentucky
Nelson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nelson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nelson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Nelson County has lower values than Kentucky for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Nelson County: January worst month: 14.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Nelson County has recorded 394 truck crashes since 2015, with 136 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40020 is SR-245, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-48 (1), SR-9002 (1) and US-31E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40020 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nelson County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-245; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- With 7.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Nelson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-245 | 4 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-9002 | 1 |
| US-31E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nelson County) |
|---|---|
| Bg9002 | 111 |
| Ky0245 | 62 |
| US-0031E | 51 |
| US-0150 | 38 |
| US-0062 | 32 |
| Ky0052 | 17 |
| Ky0049 | 9 |
| Ky0247 | 7 |
ZIP 40020 at a glance
| Population | 199 |
| Density | 162 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,712 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nelson 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +88% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | +38% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +33% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 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 40020
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40020?
Nelson County has had 394 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 136 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40020?
SR-245 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40020 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40020?
January has the most truck crashes in Nelson County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40020?
Since 2015, Nelson County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40020 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 70.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nelson County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40020?
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.