New Hope, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Hope: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Hope 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Nelson County: January worst month: 14.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average 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.
With 1 truck crash reported in New Hope since 2015, this page uses Nelson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of New Hope since 2015: SR-457 (1), US-31 (1) and US-31E (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for New Hope fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nelson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- With 7.7% 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 Nelson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 Hope at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40052) | $45,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40052) | $290,795 |
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 Hope
How common are truck crashes in New Hope?
394 truck crashes have been reported in Nelson County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 136 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in New Hope?
The worst month is January: 14.2% of truck crashes in Nelson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in New Hope?
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 Hope compared with Kentucky?
Nelson County records 70.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in New Hope?
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.