ZIP 40050 (New Castle, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40050: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry County, 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 |
Henry County has lower values than Kentucky for injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 40050: I-71 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40050 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.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40050 is I-71, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-146 (1), SR-153 (1) and SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40050 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 10 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 |
ZIP 40050 at a glance
| Population | 2,045 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,688 |
| Median home value | $149,003 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40050
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40050?
Henry County has had 467 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40050?
I-71 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40050 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40050?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40050?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40050 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 249.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40050?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.