ZIP 40216 (Louisville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40216: 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).
What stands out in ZIP 40216: I-65 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40216 since 2015.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). Next come I-64 (10), I-264 (5) and SR-1934 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
146 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is June, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40216 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 14 |
| I-64 | 10 |
| I-264 | 5 |
| SR-1934 | 5 |
| SR-1747 | 4 |
| US-31W | 4 |
| SR-1020 | 3 |
| SR-1065 | 3 |
| SR-1865 | 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 40216 at a glance
| Population | 44,047 |
| Density | 1,086 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,441 |
| Median home value | $167,228 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 233 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 406. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.5 a year in 2016–19, 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40216
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40216?
5,148 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 126 deaths and 2,856 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40216?
I-65 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40216 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40216?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40216?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 146 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40216 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40216?
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.