ZIP 40077 (Westport, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40077: 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 runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Oldham County: 1 in 95 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 610 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oldham County. They injured 264 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
4.0% 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 40077 is I-71, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-146 (1), SR-53 (1) and SR-62E (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 40077 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Oldham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 9 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| SR-62E | 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 40077 at a glance
| Population | 678 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,333 |
| Median home value | $216,969 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 40077
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40077?
Oldham County has had 610 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 264 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40077?
I-71 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40077 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40077?
July has the most truck crashes in Oldham County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40077?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Oldham County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40077 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 73.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oldham County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40077?
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.