ZIP 40403 (Berea, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40403: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
20 of 717 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Kentucky
Madison County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Madison County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 40403: I-75 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40403 since 2015.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 717 truck crashes since 2015, with 335 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by US-25 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (20% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40403 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| US-25 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 427 |
| US-0025 | 38 |
| Ky0627 | 38 |
| Ky0876 | 18 |
| Ky0021 | 16 |
| Ky0052 | 13 |
| Ky0595 | 9 |
| Ky1295 | 8 |
ZIP 40403 at a glance
| Population | 27,607 |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,771 |
| Median home value | $199,360 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 43 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 54 | +26% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 57 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 59 | +3% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 43 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40403
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40403?
Since 2015, 717 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (335 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40403?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40403: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40403?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40403?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40403 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40403?
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.