ZIP 40160 (Radcliff, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40160: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Hardin County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 40160 at a glance: SR-313 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40160 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardin County since 2015: 519 people were injured and 37 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.7%).
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-313 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-65 (3), US-31W (2) and Robbins Drive (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40160 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-313, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-313 | 5 |
| I-65 | 3 |
| US-31W | 2 |
| Robbins Drive | 1 |
| SR-220 | 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 40160 at a glance
| Population | 23,624 |
| Density | 532 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,506 |
| Median home value | $160,023 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 90. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40160
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40160?
1,167 truck crashes have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 519 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40160?
NHTSA data shows SR-313 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40160 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40160?
The worst month is January: 9.5% of truck crashes in Hardin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40160?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40160 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 88.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40160?
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.