McHenry, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McHenry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McHenry and Ohio County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ohio County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 272 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ohio County compares with Kentucky
Ohio County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ohio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ohio County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Ohio County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Ohio County: October 12.1% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Ohio County has recorded 272 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in McHenry since 2015; patterns below come from Ohio County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of McHenry since 2015 were spread across roads: I-65 (2), SR-9001 (2), US-231 (2), SR-1379 (1) and W Fredrick St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for McHenry fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ohio County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ohio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-9001 | 2 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| SR-1379 | 1 |
| W Fredrick St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ohio County) |
|---|---|
| Wk9001 | 79 |
| Wn9007 | 67 |
| US-0231 | 26 |
| Ky0069 | 18 |
| Ky0054 | 11 |
| Ky0085 | 7 |
| US-0062 | 7 |
| Ky0136 | 6 |
McHenry at a glance
| Population | 382 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 590 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42354) | $65,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42354) | $113,166 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ohio 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 21 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 21 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 McHenry
How many truck crashes happen in McHenry?
272 truck crashes have been reported in Ohio County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 150 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in McHenry?
Truck crashes in Ohio County peak in October, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in McHenry?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Ohio County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does McHenry compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Ohio County records 97.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in McHenry?
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.