Anthoston, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anthoston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Anthoston and Henderson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henderson County numbers.
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 sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Anthoston: US-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Anthoston: 5 since 2015.
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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Anthoston since 2015; patterns below come from Henderson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of Anthoston with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-425 (2), SR-136 (1) and SR-2183 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Anthoston fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.2% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 5 |
| 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 |
Anthoston at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42420) | $57,053 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42420) | $173,372 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anthoston
How common are truck crashes in Anthoston?
Henderson County has had 469 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 192 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Anthoston?
US-41 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Anthoston since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Anthoston?
The worst month is September: 10.4% of truck crashes in Henderson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Anthoston?
Since 2015, Henderson County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Anthoston compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Henderson County has 89.3 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Anthoston?
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.