ZIP 40031 (La Grange, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40031: 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.
The headline for Oldham County: 1 in 95 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 4.0% 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 40031 is I-71, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-146 (2), SR-153 (1) and SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40031 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| SR-146 | 2 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 40031 at a glance
| Population | 26,259 |
| Density | 152 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,513 |
| Median home value | $340,586 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40031
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40031?
610 truck crashes have been reported in Oldham County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 264 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40031?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40031 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40031?
July has the most truck crashes in Oldham County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40031?
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 40031 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Oldham County has 73.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40031?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.