ZIP 40489 (Waynesburg, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40489: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Kentucky
Lincoln County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Lincoln County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 115 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40489 since 2015: SR-1247 (1), SR-198 (1), SR-689 (1) and US-150 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40489 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1247 | 1 |
| SR-198 | 1 |
| SR-689 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 38 |
| US-0150 | 29 |
| US-0127 | 8 |
| Ky0078 | 6 |
| Ky0039 | 5 |
| Ky0643 | 4 |
| Ky0698 | 3 |
| Ky0198 | 3 |
ZIP 40489 at a glance
| Population | 4,538 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,034 |
| Median home value | $109,108 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +26% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | -14% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +18% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40489
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40489?
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (75 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40489?
October has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40489?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40489 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40489?
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.