ZIP 40316 (Denniston, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40316: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Menifee 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
0 of 23 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Menifee County compares with Kentucky
Menifee County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Menifee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Menifee County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 50% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 4.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 81% below the state |
Menifee County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Menifee County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 21.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Menifee County has recorded 23 truck crashes since 2015, with 5 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 182 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 21.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (26.1%).
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 40316.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Menifee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40316 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Menifee County.
- 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 Menifee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Menifee County) |
|---|---|
| US-0460 | 10 |
| Ky0713 | 5 |
| Ky0036 | 2 |
| Ky1693 | 2 |
| Cr1583A Kimberly Ln | 1 |
| Heather Ln | 1 |
| Ky0715 | 1 |
ZIP 40316 at a glance
| Population | 389 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $21,618 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Menifee 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -73% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | +260% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | +39% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40316
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40316?
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Menifee County (5 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40316?
Truck crashes in Menifee County peak in November, with 21.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40316?
Since 2015, Menifee County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40316 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Menifee County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40316?
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.