ZIP 40740 (Lily, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40740: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for 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.
What stands out in ZIP 40740: I-75 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40740.
Overview
Police reported 818 crashes involving commercial trucks in Laurel County since 2015: 362 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
3.5% 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 40740 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-80 (2), SR-192 (1) and SR-229 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40740 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| SR-80 | 2 |
| SR-192 | 1 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-3041 | 1 |
| SR-638 | 1 |
| SR-9006 | 1 |
| US-23E | 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 40740 at a glance
| Population | 3,880 |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,701 |
| Median home value | $112,147 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 78 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 40740
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40740?
Laurel County has had 818 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 362 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40740?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40740: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40740?
Truck crashes in Laurel County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40740?
Since 2015, Laurel County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40740 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Laurel County records 110.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40740?
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.