Smithfield, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smithfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smithfield and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
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 |
Henry County sits below Kentucky on injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Smithfield: I-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Smithfield: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 467 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Smithfield since 2015, this page uses Henry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
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 within 10 miles of Smithfield is I-71, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-53 (4), SR-146 (1) and SR-153 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Smithfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 5.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 8 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 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 |
Smithfield at a glance
| Population | 126 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 926 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40068) | $80,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40068) | $325,508 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smithfield
How many truck crashes happen in Smithfield?
Since 2015, 467 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (152 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Smithfield?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Smithfield since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Smithfield?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Smithfield?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Smithfield compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 249.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Smithfield?
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.