ZIP 40150 (Lebanon Junction, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40150: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for 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.
ZIP 40150 at a glance: I-65 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40150 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,031 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bullitt County since 2015: 502 people were injured and 32 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40150 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-480 (2), SR-9002 (2) and Mu-Ohm Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40150 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Bullitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 11 |
| SR-480 | 2 |
| SR-9002 | 2 |
| Mu-Ohm Dr | 1 |
| SR-1442 | 1 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
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 40150 at a glance
| Population | 4,950 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,500 |
| Median home value | $173,259 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40150
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40150?
Since 2015, 1,031 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bullitt County (502 injured, 32 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40150?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40150: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40150?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Bullitt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40150?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Bullitt County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40150 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bullitt County has 101.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40150?
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.