ZIP 40507 (Lexington, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40507: 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 40507 at a glance: US-25 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40507.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 1,828 truck crashes since 2015, with 674 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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 40507 is US-25, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-27 (7), I-75 (5) and SR-922 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 72 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40507 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-25, 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25 | 8 |
| US-27 | 7 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-922 | 4 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| 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 40507 at a glance
| Population | 2,159 |
| Density | 1,936 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,329 |
| Median home value | $325,419 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40507
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40507?
1,828 truck crashes have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 674 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40507?
Since 2015, US-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40507: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40507?
January has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40507?
Garbage trucks were involved in 72 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40507 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fayette County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40507?
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.