ZIP 40324 (Georgetown, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40324: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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
20 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Kentucky
Scott County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Scott County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Scott County: 11.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 622 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 264 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
11.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40324 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (3), I-75 (3) and SR-32 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (20% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40324 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Scott County.
- 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25 | 5 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| SR-227 | 1 |
| SR-3487 | 1 |
| SR-353 | 1 |
| SR-650 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 272 |
| US-0062 | 69 |
| I-0064 | 44 |
| Ky0620 | 37 |
| US-0025 | 29 |
| Ky0032 | 29 |
| US-0460 | 28 |
| Ky3487 | 9 |
ZIP 40324 at a glance
| Population | 53,406 |
| Density | 133 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,110 |
| Median home value | $286,406 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 22 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 36 | +64% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 51 | +43% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 44 | -15% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40324
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40324?
Scott County has had 622 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 264 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40324?
NHTSA data shows US-25 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40324 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40324?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in August, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40324?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40324 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 83.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40324?
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.