ZIP 40734 (Gray, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40734: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Knox 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
4 of 164 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Kentucky
Knox County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Knox County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 40734: I-75 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40734.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 164 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (1.8%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40734 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-229 (1), SR-3041 (1) and US-23E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40734 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-3041 | 1 |
| US-23E | 1 |
| US-25E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-0025E | 92 |
| Ky0011 | 16 |
| Ky1304 | 6 |
| Ky0229 | 6 |
| US-25 | 4 |
| Ky0223 | 3 |
| Ky0459 | 2 |
| Ky0830 | 2 |
ZIP 40734 at a glance
| Population | 3,602 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,500 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 9 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 14 | +60% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +3% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -10% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40734
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40734?
Since 2015, 164 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (89 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40734?
I-75 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40734 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40734?
October has the most truck crashes in Knox County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40734?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40734 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Knox County records 47.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40734?
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.