ZIP 40502 (Lexington, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40502: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Kentucky
Fayette County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Fayette County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Kentucky on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 40502: US-27 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40502 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,828 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fayette County. They injured 674 people and killed 34.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40502 is US-27, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-25 (8), I-75 (4) and SR-922 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
72 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40502 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Look at alternatives to US-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 7.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 9 |
| US-25 | 8 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-922 | 4 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| Man O War Blvd | 1 |
| Old Georgetown St | 1 |
| Palumbo Dr. | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 525 |
| Ky0004 | 163 |
| Ky0922 | 124 |
| US-0027 | 109 |
| US-0025 | 106 |
| US-0060 | 100 |
| I-0064 | 94 |
| US-0421 | 61 |
ZIP 40502 at a glance
| Population | 26,122 |
| Density | 1,411 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,948 |
| Median home value | $521,481 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 101 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 137 | +35% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 150 | +10% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 154 | +2% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 101 a year in the 1990s and 154 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40502
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40502?
Since 2015, 1,828 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (674 injured, 34 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40502?
NHTSA data shows US-27 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40502 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40502?
January has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40502?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 72 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40502 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 47.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40502?
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.