ZIP 40422 (Danville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40422: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boyle 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
3 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boyle County compares with Kentucky
Boyle County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boyle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boyle County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Boyle County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Boyle County: 0.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 129 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boyle County. They injured 76 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40422 happened on US-127 (4), US-150 (4), SR-152 (1), US-27 (1) and US-68 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40422 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boyle County.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Boyle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 4 |
| US-150 | 4 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boyle County) |
|---|---|
| US-0127B | 29 |
| US-0150 | 18 |
| US-0127 | 18 |
| US-0150B | 11 |
| US-0068 | 8 |
| Ky0034 | 7 |
| Ky0300 | 4 |
| Ky1822 | 4 |
ZIP 40422 at a glance
| Population | 25,950 |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,615 |
| Median home value | $219,867 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boyle 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -7% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | +11% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +38% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40422
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40422?
129 truck crashes have been reported in Boyle County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 76 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40422?
February has the most truck crashes in Boyle County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40422?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boyle County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40422 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Boyle County has 34.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40422?
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.