ZIP 40175 (Vine Grove, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40175: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Meade County: 10.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Meade County has recorded 108 truck crashes since 2015, with 71 people injured and 11 killed.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-313 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-60 (2), Robbins Drive (1) and SR-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40175 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meade County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-313, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.8% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 | 5 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| Robbins Drive | 1 |
| SR-220 | 1 |
| SR-333 | 1 |
| US-31W | 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 40175 at a glance
| Population | 15,718 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,509 |
| Median home value | $217,749 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40175
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40175?
Meade County has had 108 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 71 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40175?
Since 2015, SR-313 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40175: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40175?
Truck crashes in Meade County peak in January, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40175?
Since 2015, Meade County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40175 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40175?
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.