ZIP 40741 (London, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40741: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Laurel County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 40741: I-75 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40741.
Overview
Laurel County has recorded 818 truck crashes since 2015, with 362 people injured and 24 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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-80 (3), US-25 (2) and SR-1535 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40741 fleets
- Build extra time into August 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.
- 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 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 | 3 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| SR-1535 | 1 |
| SR-192 | 1 |
| SR-638 | 1 |
| SR-9006 | 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 40741 at a glance
| Population | 23,397 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,552 |
| Median home value | $158,755 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 40741
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40741?
818 truck crashes have been reported in Laurel County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 362 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40741?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40741: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40741?
August has the most truck crashes in Laurel County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40741?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Laurel County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40741 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Laurel County records 110.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40741?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.