ZIP 40461 (Paint Lick, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40461: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Garrard 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
7 of 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garrard County compares with Kentucky
Garrard County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garrard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garrard County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 12.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 4.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 12.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Garrard County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Garrard County at a glance: 1 in 8 garbage-truck share of crashes is 12.1%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 60 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Garrard County. They injured 40 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 69 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: US-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 11.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40461 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Garrard County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 36.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 Garrard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garrard County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 23 |
| Ky0052 | 14 |
| Ky0034 | 4 |
| Ky0152 | 3 |
| Ky1131 | 2 |
| Ky1295 | 2 |
| Cr1338 | 1 |
| Cr1385 Settlement Dr | 1 |
ZIP 40461 at a glance
| Population | 2,527 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,212 |
| Median home value | $200,291 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garrard 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +21% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | +26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | -15% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40461
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40461?
Garrard County has had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40461?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40461: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40461?
August has the most truck crashes in Garrard County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40461?
Since 2015, Garrard County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 11.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40461 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Garrard County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40461?
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.