ZIP 40037 (Loretto, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40037: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
2 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Kentucky
Marion County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 72% 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) | 43.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Marion County at a glance: 6.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 80 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 56 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 16.2% of truck crashes.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40037 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-2154 (2), SR-9002 (2), SR-426 (1), SR-457 (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40037 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2154 | 2 |
| SR-9002 | 2 |
| SR-426 | 1 |
| SR-457 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-0068 | 12 |
| Ky0049 | 10 |
| Ky2154 | 9 |
| Ky0052 | 8 |
| Ky0084 | 7 |
| Ky0527 | 6 |
| Ky0208 | 5 |
| Ky0055 | 5 |
ZIP 40037 at a glance
| Population | 2,793 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,000 |
| Median home value | $223,070 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +65% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +5% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +5% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40037
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40037?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 35 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40037?
The worst month is February: 11.2% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40037?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40037 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 33.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40037?
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.