ZIP 40601 (Frankfort, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
16 of 364 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Kentucky
Franklin County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Franklin County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Franklin County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.8%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 364 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40601 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-127 (4), SR-151 (1) and SR-420 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40601 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 7 |
| US-127 | 4 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-420 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 189 |
| US-0127 | 50 |
| US-0060 | 35 |
| US-0421 | 14 |
| Ky0676 | 7 |
| US-0460 | 6 |
| Ky0420 | 4 |
| Ky1659 | 4 |
ZIP 40601 at a glance
| Population | 51,893 |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,732 |
| Median home value | $216,477 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 20 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 24 | +17% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 30 | +26% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 29 | -3% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40601
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40601?
Franklin County has had 364 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 160 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40601?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40601 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40601?
The worst month is March: 11.3% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40601?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40601 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 58.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40601?
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.