ZIP 40068 (Smithfield, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40068: 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 runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
ZIP 40068 at a glance: I-71 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40068 since 2015.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 467 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across 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
I-71 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40068 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-53 (4), SR-146 (1) and SR-153 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40068 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 9 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 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 40068 at a glance
| Population | 2,570 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,750 |
| Median home value | $325,508 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40068
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40068?
Henry County has had 467 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40068?
I-71 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40068 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40068?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40068?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40068 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 249.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40068?
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.