ZIP 40840 (Helton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40840: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leslie 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
2 of 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leslie County compares with Kentucky
Leslie County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leslie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leslie County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 6.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Leslie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Leslie County: July worst month: 19.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Leslie County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 91 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 19.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 14.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40840 happened on US-119 (2) and US-421 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40840 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Leslie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leslie County) |
|---|---|
| US-0421 | 19 |
| Hr9006 | 10 |
| Ky0080 | 6 |
| Ky0699 | 4 |
| Ky0406 | 2 |
| Cr1040 Lower Mcintosh Access Rd | 1 |
| Cr1051 | 1 |
| Ky0118 | 1 |
ZIP 40840 at a glance
| Population | 355 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leslie 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 | 8 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +41% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 4 | -65% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +15% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40840
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40840?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Leslie County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 35 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40840?
The worst month is July: 19.1% of truck crashes in Leslie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40840?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leslie County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40840 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leslie County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40840?
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.