ZIP 40813 (Calvin, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40813: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bell 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
3 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bell County compares with Kentucky
Bell County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bell County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 15.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Bell County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Bell County: 8.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bell County since 2015: 87 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-119 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40813 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-25E (2) and SR-2079 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40813 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bell County.
- Check whether your routes use US-119, 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
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 Bell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 4 |
| US-25E | 2 |
| SR-2079 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bell County) |
|---|---|
| US-0025E | 51 |
| US-0119 | 22 |
| Ky0074 | 11 |
| Ky0066 | 6 |
| Ky0441 | 6 |
| Ky0221 | 5 |
| Ky2079 | 4 |
| 18Th St | 2 |
ZIP 40813 at a glance
| Population | 354 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,204 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bell 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +39% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | -14% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | -33% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40813
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40813?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Bell County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 87 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40813?
NHTSA data shows US-119 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40813 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40813?
Truck crashes in Bell County peak in November, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40813?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Bell County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40813 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Bell County has 49.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40813?
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.