ZIP 40121 (Fort Knox, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40121: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardin 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
18 of 1,167 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Kentucky
Hardin County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Hardin County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 40121 at a glance: SR-313 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40121: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Hardin County has recorded 1,167 truck crashes since 2015, with 519 people injured and 37 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-313 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40121 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-31W (4), Robbins Drive (1) and SR-333 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40121 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-313; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-313 | 5 |
| US-31W | 4 |
| Robbins Drive | 1 |
| SR-333 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 699 |
| US-0031W | 71 |
| Wk9001 | 65 |
| US-0062 | 37 |
| Ky0222 | 34 |
| Ky0313 | 27 |
| Bg9002 | 26 |
| Ky0084 | 23 |
ZIP 40121 at a glance
| Population | 8,836 |
| Density | 97 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,663 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 48 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 86 | +81% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 99 | +15% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 90 | -9% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 90. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40121
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40121?
1,167 truck crashes have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 519 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40121?
NHTSA data shows SR-313 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40121 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40121?
The worst month is January: 9.5% of truck crashes in Hardin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40121?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40121 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 88.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40121?
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.