ZIP 40049 (Nerinx, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40049: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Marion County is lower on 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).
What stands out in ZIP 40049: SR-2154 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40049 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 35 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 56 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40049 is SR-2154, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-9002 (2), SR-426 (1) and SR-457 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40049 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-2154; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 3 |
| 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 40049 at a glance
| Population | 108 |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40049
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40049?
Marion County has had 80 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40049?
NHTSA data shows SR-2154 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40049 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40049?
February has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40049?
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 40049 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 33.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40049?
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.