New Haven, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Haven: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Haven and Nelson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nelson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nelson County compares with Kentucky
Nelson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nelson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nelson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Nelson County has lower values than Kentucky for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Nelson County: January 14.2% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Nelson County has recorded 394 truck crashes since 2015, with 136 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 22 truck crashes were reported in New Haven since 2015; patterns below come from Nelson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-9002 leads within 10 miles of New Haven with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-457 (1), US-31 (1) and US-31E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for New Haven fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nelson County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9002; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Nelson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9002 | 3 |
| SR-457 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-31E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nelson County) |
|---|---|
| Bg9002 | 111 |
| Ky0245 | 62 |
| US-0031E | 51 |
| US-0150 | 38 |
| US-0062 | 32 |
| Ky0052 | 17 |
| Ky0049 | 9 |
| Ky0247 | 7 |
New Haven at a glance
| Population | 829 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,429 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40051) | $80,337 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40051) | $220,664 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nelson 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +88% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | +38% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +33% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Haven
How many truck crashes happen in New Haven?
Nelson County has had 394 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 136 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in New Haven?
Since 2015, SR-9002 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Haven: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in New Haven?
January has the most truck crashes in Nelson County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Haven?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nelson County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in New Haven compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Nelson County has 70.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in New Haven?
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.