ZIP 40503 (Lexington, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40503: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 40503 at a glance: US-27 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40503 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,828 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 674 people were injured and 34 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40503 is US-27, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-25 (8), I-75 (4) and SR-922 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 72 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Their busiest month is July, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40503 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fayette County.
- 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 | 3 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| Man O War Blvd | 1 |
| Old Georgetown St | 1 |
| Palumbo Dr. | 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 40503 at a glance
| Population | 27,451 |
| Density | 1,200 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,482 |
| Median home value | $296,981 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 101 to 154. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40503
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40503?
Fayette County has had 1,828 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 674 people and killing 34.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40503?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40503: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40503?
January has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40503?
72 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40503 compared with Kentucky?
Fayette County records 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40503?
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.