ZIP 40310 (Burgin, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40310: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mercer 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
7 of 97 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mercer County compares with Kentucky
Mercer County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 81% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Mercer County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Mercer County at a glance: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 97 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mercer County. They injured 53 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (2.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-150 (4), US-27 (3) and SR-152 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 7.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40310 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-127; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 5 |
| US-150 | 4 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| US-0127 | 49 |
| US-0127B | 15 |
| US-0068 | 11 |
| Ky0152 | 6 |
| Bg9002 | 5 |
| Ky1988 | 3 |
| Ky0033 | 3 |
| Beaumont Ave | 1 |
ZIP 40310 at a glance
| Population | 471 |
| Density | 320 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,477 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -9% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | -7% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40310
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40310?
Since 2015, 97 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mercer County (53 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40310?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40310 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40310?
The worst month is March: 15.5% of truck crashes in Mercer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40310?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (7.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40310 compare with Kentucky?
Mercer County records 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40310?
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.