ZIP 40536 (Lexington, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40536: 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 40536: US-25 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40536: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,828 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fayette County. They injured 674 people and killed 34.
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%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40536 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
72 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (11%).
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40536 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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 | 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 40536 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 40536
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40536?
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 40536?
Since 2015, US-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40536: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40536?
The worst month is January: 10.0% of truck crashes in Fayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40536?
Garbage trucks were involved in 72 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40536 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 47.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40536?
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.