ZIP 40334 (Hope, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40334: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bath 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 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bath County compares with Kentucky
Bath County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bath County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bath County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bath County sits below Kentucky on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Bath County: 13.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 101 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bath County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
13.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-213 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40334 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bath County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 70 |
| Ky0036 | 11 |
| Ky0011 | 6 |
| US-0060 | 6 |
| Ky0211 | 3 |
| Bob O Link Dr | 1 |
| Cr1016 E Tunnel Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ky0965 | 1 |
ZIP 40334 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bath 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 | 5 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 7 | +38% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 9 | +30% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40334
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40334?
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bath County (39 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40334?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40334: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40334?
Truck crashes in Bath County peak in January, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40334?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Bath County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40334 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Bath County has 68.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40334?
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.