ZIP 40391 (Winchester, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40391: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark 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
16 of 279 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Kentucky
Clark County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Clark County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Clark County at a glance: 11.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 279 truck crashes since 2015, with 175 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40391 is I-64, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-2888 (2), SR-627 (1) and SR-9000 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40391 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 9 |
| SR-2888 | 2 |
| SR-627 | 1 |
| SR-9000 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 117 |
| Ky0627 | 34 |
| Ky1958 | 18 |
| US-0060 | 12 |
| Ky9000 | 10 |
| Ky2888 | 9 |
| Ky0089 | 8 |
| Ky0974 | 7 |
ZIP 40391 at a glance
| Population | 36,796 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,144 |
| Median home value | $201,666 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 13 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 17 | +32% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | +21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 26 | +26% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 26. 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40391
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40391?
Since 2015, 279 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (175 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40391?
I-64 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40391 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40391?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in August, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40391?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40391 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 62.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40391?
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.