ZIP 40202 (Louisville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40202: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
4.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Kentucky
Jefferson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Jefferson County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 40202 at a glance: I-65 deadliest road: 19 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40202 since 2015.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 5,148 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,856 people injured and 126 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
2.2% 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 40202 with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-64 (16), I-264 (10) and SR-1747 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 146 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Their busiest month is June, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40202 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 19 |
| I-64 | 16 |
| I-264 | 10 |
| SR-1747 | 5 |
| SR-1065 | 3 |
| SR-1865 | 3 |
| SR-1934 | 3 |
| US-150 | 3 |
| US-31E | 3 |
| I-265 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 991 |
| I-0264 | 555 |
| I-0064 | 506 |
| I-0265 | 358 |
| I-0071 | 327 |
| US-0031W | 166 |
| Ky1934 | 150 |
| Ky1747 | 129 |
ZIP 40202 at a glance
| Population | 7,261 |
| Density | 1,736 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,584 |
| Home ownership | 12% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 233 | — | 6.7 |
| 2000s | 296 | +27% | 6.3 |
| 2010s | 427 | +44% | 7.3 |
| 2020s | 406 | -5% | 10.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 233 a year in the 1990s and 406 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 10.5 a year in 2016–19 and 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40202
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40202?
Since 2015, 5,148 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (2,856 injured, 126 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40202?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40202 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40202?
August has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40202?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 146 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40202 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40202?
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.