ZIP 40371 (Salt Lick, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40371: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Bath County is lower 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.
Bath County at a glance: 13.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Bath County has recorded 101 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-801 (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 40371 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 13.4% 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
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 | 6 |
| SR-801 | 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 40371 at a glance
| Population | 2,525 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,917 |
| Median home value | $156,248 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 40371
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40371?
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 40371?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40371 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40371?
January has the most truck crashes in Bath County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40371?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Bath County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40371 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 68.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bath County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40371?
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.