ZIP 40229 (Louisville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40229: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Jefferson County is lower 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 40229 at a glance: I-65 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40229.
Overview
Police reported 5,148 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 2,856 people were injured and 126 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40229 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-264 (6), SR-1747 (5) and SR-1065 (3).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40229 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 10 |
| I-264 | 6 |
| SR-1747 | 5 |
| SR-1065 | 3 |
| SR-1865 | 3 |
| SR-1020 | 2 |
| SR-480 | 2 |
| SR-864 | 2 |
| US-31E | 2 |
| 1850 Bluegrass Ave | 1 |
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 40229 at a glance
| Population | 41,299 |
| Density | 911 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,936 |
| Median home value | $216,360 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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. 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 40229
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40229?
Jefferson County has had 5,148 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,856 people and killing 126.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40229?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40229 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40229?
August has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40229?
146 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40229 compared 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 40229?
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.