ZIP 40056 (Pewee Valley, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40056: 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 |
Oldham County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Oldham County at a glance: 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%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-64 (6), I-265 (5) and I-264 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40056 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oldham County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 10 |
| I-64 | 6 |
| I-265 | 5 |
| I-264 | 4 |
| SR-3084 | 2 |
| Chamberlain Ln | 1 |
| SR-1447 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-155 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 40056 at a glance
| Population | 3,441 |
| Density | 450 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,115 |
| Median home value | $337,600 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40056
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40056?
610 truck crashes have been reported in Oldham County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 264 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40056?
I-71 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40056 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40056?
Truck crashes in Oldham County peak in July, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40056?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Oldham County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40056 compare with Kentucky?
Oldham County records 73.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40056?
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.