ZIP 40330 (Harrodsburg, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40330: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Mercer County is lower 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.
The headline for Mercer County: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.6%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 97 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mercer County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 44 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (2.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.4%).
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-127 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40330 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-152 (1), US-150 (1) and US-68 (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 40330 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mercer County.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 4 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| US-150 | 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 40330 at a glance
| Population | 21,250 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,992 |
| Median home value | $196,452 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40330
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40330?
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 40330?
US-127 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40330 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40330?
March has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40330?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, 7.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40330 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mercer County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40330?
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.