ZIP 40511 (Lexington, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40511: 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 sits below Kentucky on 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.
The headline for ZIP 40511: US-25 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40511: 7 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
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.
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
US-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40511 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-75 (6), SR-922 (4) and US-60 (3).
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 40511 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-922 | 4 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| Old Georgetown St | 1 |
| Palumbo Dr. | 1 |
| SR-3487 | 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 40511 at a glance
| Population | 38,176 |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,540 |
| Median home value | $251,683 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 101 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 154. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 40511
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40511?
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 40511?
Since 2015, US-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40511: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40511?
January has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40511?
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 40511 compared with Kentucky?
Fayette County records 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40511?
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.