ZIP 40204 (Louisville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40204: 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 sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 40204: I-65 20 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40204.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 5,148 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,856 people injured and 126 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40204 is I-65, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-64 (15), I-264 (10) and SR-1747 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 146 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Their busiest month is June, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.4 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40204 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 20 |
| I-64 | 15 |
| I-264 | 10 |
| SR-1747 | 5 |
| I-265 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-1065 | 3 |
| SR-1865 | 3 |
| SR-1934 | 3 |
| US-31E | 3 |
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 40204 at a glance
| Population | 14,034 |
| Density | 1,707 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,116 |
| Median home value | $325,494 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 233 to 406. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 40204
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40204?
5,148 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 126 deaths and 2,856 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40204?
I-65 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40204 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40204?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40204?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 146 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40204 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40204?
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.