ZIP 40221 (Louisville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40221: 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).
ZIP 40221 at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40221: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 2,856 people and killed 126.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
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 40221 is I-65, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-64 (13), I-264 (10) and SR-1747 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
146 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.4 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40221 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 15 |
| I-64 | 13 |
| I-264 | 10 |
| SR-1747 | 5 |
| SR-1934 | 5 |
| SR-1020 | 3 |
| SR-1065 | 3 |
| SR-1865 | 3 |
| US-31E | 3 |
| SR-864 | 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 40221 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 10.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40221
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40221?
Jefferson County has had 5,148 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,856 people and killing 126.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40221?
I-65 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40221 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40221?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40221?
Garbage trucks were involved in 146 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40221 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 40221?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.