ZIP 40070 (Sulphur, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40070: 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 sits below Kentucky on injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
ZIP 40070 at a glance: I-71 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40070 since 2015.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 467 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40070 is I-71, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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 40070 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 5.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 11 |
| 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 40070 at a glance
| Population | 360 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40070
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40070?
Since 2015, 467 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (152 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40070?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40070 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40070?
May has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40070?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40070 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 249.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40070?
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.