Robards, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Robards: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Robards 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Henderson County: 1 in 54 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
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.
Robards had 25 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Henderson County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Robards since 2015: SR-425 (2), US-41 (2), I-69 (1), SR-136 (1) and SR-9005 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Robards fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-425 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-9005 | 1 |
| US-41S | 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 |
Robards at a glance
| Population | 445 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 147 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42452) | $80,069 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42452) | $176,052 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Robards
How many truck crashes happen in Robards?
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henderson County (192 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Robards?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in September, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Robards?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Robards compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
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 Robards?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.