ZIP 40516 (Lexington, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40516: 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.
The headline for ZIP 40516: US-25 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40516 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,828 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 674 people were injured and 34 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40516 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-75 (4), SR-922 (4) and SR-2888 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
72 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
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 40516 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Look at alternatives to US-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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-25 | 7 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-922 | 4 |
| SR-2888 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| Old Georgetown St | 1 |
| Palumbo Dr. | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 40516 at a glance
| Population | 2,926 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,510 |
| Median home value | $268,811 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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. 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 40516
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40516?
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 40516?
US-25 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40516 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40516?
The worst month is January: 10.0% of truck crashes in Fayette County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40516?
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 40516 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fayette County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40516?
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.