ZIP 40445 (Livingston, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40445: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rockcastle 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
5 of 535 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockcastle County compares with Kentucky
Rockcastle County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockcastle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockcastle County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 286.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| 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 | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kentucky, Rockcastle County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Rockcastle County at a glance: 32.2% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Kentucky: 17.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 535 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rockcastle County. They injured 207 people and killed 33.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40445 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-75N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40445 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockcastle County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 8.4% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Rockcastle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| I-75N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockcastle County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 399 |
| US-0025 | 44 |
| Ky0461 | 21 |
| US-0150 | 20 |
| Ky0070 | 7 |
| Ky1004 | 4 |
| Ky1229 | 2 |
| Ky1505 | 2 |
ZIP 40445 at a glance
| Population | 755 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,449 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockcastle 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 | 17 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 34 | +105% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 40 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 43 | +6% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40445
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40445?
Since 2015, 535 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockcastle County (207 injured, 33 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40445?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40445 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40445?
Truck crashes in Rockcastle County peak in May, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40445?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockcastle County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40445 compared with Kentucky?
Rockcastle County records 286.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40445?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.