Henderson County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henderson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
10 of 469 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with Kentucky
Henderson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Henderson County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Henderson County: US-41 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Henderson County.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 469 truck crashes since 2015, with 192 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Henderson County is US-41, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-425 (2), SR-136 (1) and SR-2183 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Henderson County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.2% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 7 |
| SR-425 | 2 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-2183 | 1 |
| SR-9005 | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| US-0041 | 193 |
| US-0041A | 39 |
| I-0069 | 33 |
| US-0060 | 30 |
| Au9005 | 28 |
| Ky0425 | 18 |
| Ky0136 | 15 |
| Ky0351 | 11 |
Henderson County at a glance
| Population | 44,175 |
| Land area | 436.4 sq mi |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,398 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 27 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 35 | +32% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 33 | -7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 46 | +40% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Henderson County
ZIP codes in Henderson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Henderson County
How common are truck crashes in Henderson County?
469 truck crashes have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 192 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Henderson County?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Henderson County: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County?
The worst month is September: 10.4% of truck crashes in Henderson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Henderson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Henderson County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Henderson County compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 89.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Henderson County?
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.