ZIP 40328 (Gravel Switch, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40328: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
2 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Kentucky
Marion County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 72% 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) | 43.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Marion County: 6.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 35 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 56 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (16.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40328 happened on US-150 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40328 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-0068 | 12 |
| Ky0049 | 10 |
| Ky2154 | 9 |
| Ky0052 | 8 |
| Ky0084 | 7 |
| Ky0527 | 6 |
| Ky0208 | 5 |
| Ky0055 | 5 |
ZIP 40328 at a glance
| Population | 963 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,770 |
| Median home value | $105,478 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +65% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +5% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +5% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40328
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40328?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 35 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40328?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40328?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40328 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 33.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40328?
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.