ZIP 40729 (East Bernstadt, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40729: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Laurel 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
18 of 818 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laurel County compares with Kentucky
Laurel County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laurel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laurel County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Laurel County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 40729: I-75 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40729.
Overview
Police reported 818 crashes involving commercial trucks in Laurel County since 2015: 362 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-80 (2), I-75N (1) and SR-1535 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40729 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Laurel County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Laurel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-80 | 2 |
| I-75N | 1 |
| SR-1535 | 1 |
| SR-638 | 1 |
| SR-9006 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laurel County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 321 |
| US-0025 | 104 |
| Ky0080 | 68 |
| US-0025E | 63 |
| Ky0192 | 48 |
| Ky0770 | 18 |
| Hr9006 | 18 |
| Ky0229 | 18 |
ZIP 40729 at a glance
| Population | 5,799 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,077 |
| Median home value | $136,407 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laurel 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 | 35 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 61 | +73% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 59 | -4% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 78 | +33% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 78. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40729
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40729?
Since 2015, 818 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Laurel County (362 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40729?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40729 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40729?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Laurel County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40729?
Since 2015, Laurel County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40729 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 110.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Laurel County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40729?
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.