ZIP 40109 (Brooks, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40109: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bullitt 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
19 of 1,031 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bullitt County compares with Kentucky
Bullitt County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bullitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bullitt County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Bullitt County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 40109: I-65 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40109 since 2015.
Overview
Bullitt County has recorded 1,031 truck crashes since 2015, with 502 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.3%).
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40109 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-31W (5), SR-1747 (4) and SR-1934 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40109 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bullitt County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bullitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 12 |
| US-31W | 5 |
| SR-1747 | 4 |
| SR-1934 | 4 |
| SR-1065 | 3 |
| SR-1865 | 3 |
| I-264 | 2 |
| SR-1020 | 2 |
| SR-480 | 2 |
| SR-864 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bullitt County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 627 |
| Ky0061 | 55 |
| Ky0480 | 55 |
| Ky0044 | 52 |
| Ky1526 | 44 |
| Ky0245 | 19 |
| Ky1020 | 13 |
| Ky1450 | 11 |
ZIP 40109 at a glance
| Population | 2,376 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,495 |
| Median home value | $264,031 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bullitt 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 | 27 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 51 | +92% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 69 | +34% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 100 | +46% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40109
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40109?
Since 2015, 1,031 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bullitt County (502 injured, 32 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40109?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40109 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40109?
Truck crashes in Bullitt County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40109?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Bullitt County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40109 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 101.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bullitt County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40109?
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.