ZIP 40940 (Frakes, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40940: 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 |
Bell County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40940 since 2015: I-75 (2) and SR-92 (1). No single road stands out.
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 40940 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most 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 Bell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 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 40940 at a glance
| Population | 367 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40940
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40940?
Bell County has had 128 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 87 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40940?
The worst month is November: 13.3% of truck crashes in Bell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40940?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Bell County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40940 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bell County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40940?
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.