ZIP 40051 (New Haven, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40051: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nelson 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
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 runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Nelson County: January worst month: 14.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nelson County. They injured 136 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (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.
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-9002 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come 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 ZIP 40051 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nelson County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-9002, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.7% 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
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 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 |
ZIP 40051 at a glance
| Population | 4,658 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,337 |
| Median home value | $220,664 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40051
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40051?
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nelson County (136 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40051?
SR-9002 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40051 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40051?
Truck crashes in Nelson County peak in January, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40051?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nelson County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40051 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
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 ZIP 40051?
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.