Henry County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henry 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
12 of 467 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Kentucky
Henry County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 249.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 31.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Henry County is lower on injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Henry County at a glance: I-71 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes in Henry County since 2015.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 467 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Henry County is I-71, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-146 (1), SR-153 (1) and US-421 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Henry County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 5.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Henry County) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 8 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| I-0071 | 295 |
| Ky0153 | 50 |
| US-0421 | 25 |
| Ky0055 | 18 |
| Ky0146 | 11 |
| Ky0389 | 6 |
| Ky0022 | 6 |
| Pendleton Rd | 5 |
Henry County at a glance
| Population | 16,198 |
| Land area | 286.3 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,818 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 15 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 26 | +75% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 32 | +25% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 41 | +27% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Henry County
ZIP codes in Henry County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Henry County
How common are truck crashes in Henry County?
Henry County has had 467 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Henry County?
I-71 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Henry County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Henry County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Henry County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 249.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Henry 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.