ZIP 40045 (Milton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40045: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Trimble 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
4 of 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Trimble County compares with Kentucky
Trimble County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trimble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trimble County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 23.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Trimble County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Trimble County at a glance: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.3%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Trimble County. They injured 24 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
SR-62 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40045 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-56 (1), SR-62W (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 6.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40045 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-62, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Trimble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 3 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-62W | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trimble County) |
|---|---|
| US-0421 | 20 |
| US-0042 | 12 |
| I-0071 | 11 |
| Ky0625 | 5 |
| Ky0036 | 4 |
| Ky0754 | 2 |
| Cr1021 Cedarwood Rd | 1 |
| Cr1118 | 1 |
ZIP 40045 at a glance
| Population | 3,251 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,607 |
| Median home value | $167,324 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trimble 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 | 5 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 5 | +3% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +6% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | -5% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40045
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40045?
Trimble County has had 59 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 0.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40045?
Since 2015, SR-62 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40045: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40045?
The worst month is June: 13.6% of truck crashes in Trimble County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40045?
Since 2015, Trimble County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40045 compared with Kentucky?
Trimble County records 58.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40045?
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.