ZIP 40509 (Lexington, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40509: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Fayette County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 40509 at a glance: US-25 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40509 since 2015.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 1,828 truck crashes since 2015, with 674 people injured and 34 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-27 (4), I-75 (3) 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 40509 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 | 5 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-922 | 3 |
| SR-2888 | 2 |
| US-60 | 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 40509 at a glance
| Population | 47,036 |
| Density | 380 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,804 |
| Median home value | $364,235 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 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 40509
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40509?
Since 2015, 1,828 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (674 injured, 34 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40509?
US-25 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40509 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40509?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40509?
Garbage trucks were involved in 72 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40509 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 47.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40509?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.