Corydon, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Corydon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Corydon 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Henderson County is lower on 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.
Corydon at a glance: US-41 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Corydon.
Overview
Police reported 469 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henderson County since 2015: 192 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Corydon since 2015, this page uses Henderson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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 within 10 miles of Corydon is US-41, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-425 (2) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Corydon fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 6.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment 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 | 3 |
| SR-425 | 2 |
| SR-136 | 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 |
Corydon at a glance
| Population | 722 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,330 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42406) | $62,470 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42406) | $180,796 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Corydon
How many truck accidents are there in Corydon?
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 Corydon?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Corydon since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Corydon?
September has the most truck crashes in Henderson County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Corydon?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Corydon compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 89.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Corydon?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.