Louisville, KY

Louisville - Kentucky's largest city; a blend of the old and the new

Louisville is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the 28th most populous city in the United States. Louisville was founded in 1778, one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachian Mountains. Today the city is known as the home of the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, the University of Louisville and its Louisville Cardinals athletic teams. Although situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture. It is sometimes referred to as either one of the northernmost Southern cities or as one of the southernmost Northern cities in the United States.

Louisville's Major Roadways:

Interstate 64(link is external) passes through Louisville and runs for a total of 191 miles, beginning in St. Louis, Missouri and ending in Richmond, Virginia.
Interstate 65(link is external) is a major highway that runs from Gary, Indiana to Mobile, Alabama, passing through Louisville on the way.
Interstate 71(link is external) begins in Louisville and runs northeast, ending in Cleveland, Ohio.
Interstate 264(link is external) (Henry Watterson Expressway east of US 31W, and Shawnee Expressway west of US 31W) runs a circle on the southern side of Louisville.
Interstate 265 / Gene Snyder Freeway(link is external) rings around the Louisville metropolitan area, which includes some of southern Indiana.

Other Transportation in Louisville

Public Transportation in Louisville consists mostly of buses run by the Transit Authority of River City(link is external). A trolley system is also available in the downtown and shopping districts.
Louisville has historically been a major center for railway traffic. In modern times, the city is served by two major freight railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern. Two regional railroads, Paducah and Louisville Railway, and the Louisville and Indiana Railroad, are also present in the area.
Louisville's main airport is the Louisville International Airport(link is external), which is the global airport hub for UPS.

Major Hospitals and Medical Centers in Louisville

If you know someone who has recently been in an accident in the Louisville area, it is likely that they were taken to one of the following places for treatment.

Resources and Outreach Organizations in Louisville

Search Louisville Accidents by Type

Here at Accident Data Center, we sort our accident reports by the types of vehicles involved. Here are all the categories of Louisville accidents.

When someone is injured in an accident in Louisville, it is important to gather information about what happens next

Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.

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