ZIP 40117 (Ekron, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40117: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meade 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
3 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meade County compares with Kentucky
Meade County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meade County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Meade County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Meade County at a glance: 10.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Meade County. They injured 71 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
5.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
SR-313 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40117 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-1051 (2), US-60 (2) and Robbins Drive (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40117 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meade County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-313 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Meade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-313 | 3 |
| SR-1051 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| Robbins Drive | 1 |
| SR-333 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meade County) |
|---|---|
| US-0031W | 15 |
| US-0060 | 14 |
| Ky0313 | 11 |
| Ky1638 | 10 |
| Ky0079 | 10 |
| Ky0144 | 8 |
| Ky1051 | 5 |
| Ky0228 | 5 |
ZIP 40117 at a glance
| Population | 2,050 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,696 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meade 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -2% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +71% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | +1% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40117
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40117?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Meade County (71 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40117?
NHTSA data shows SR-313 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40117 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40117?
January has the most truck crashes in Meade County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40117?
Since 2015, Meade County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40117 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Meade County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40117?
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.