ZIP 40245 (Louisville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40245: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 40245 at a glance: I-71 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40245 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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-71 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40245 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-265 (5), I-64 (5) and SR-155 (2).
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.
They recorded 4.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40245 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-71 | 9 |
| I-265 | 5 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-3084 | 2 |
| Chamberlain Ln | 1 |
| I-264 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-1747 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 40245 at a glance
| Population | 39,835 |
| Density | 472 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,948 |
| Median home value | $445,494 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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. 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 40245
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40245?
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 40245?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40245 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40245?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40245?
Garbage trucks were involved in 146 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40245 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 40245?
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.