ZIP 40744 (London, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40744: 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 runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 40744: I-75 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40744 since 2015.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40744 is I-75, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-25 (2), SR-1535 (1) and SR-192 (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 40744 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| SR-1535 | 1 |
| SR-192 | 1 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-3041 | 1 |
| SR-638 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| SR-9006 | 1 |
| US-25W | 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 40744 at a glance
| Population | 20,137 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,369 |
| Median home value | $184,527 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 78. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40744
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40744?
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 40744?
I-75 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40744 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40744?
Truck crashes in Laurel County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40744?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Laurel County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40744 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Laurel County has 110.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40744?
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.