ZIP 40162 (Rineyville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40162: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 40162 at a glance: SR-313 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40162.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardin County. They injured 519 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.7%).
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-313 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come Robbins Drive (1), SR-220 (1) and SR-3005 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40162 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-313; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-313 | 5 |
| Robbins Drive | 1 |
| SR-220 | 1 |
| SR-3005 | 1 |
| SR-333 | 1 |
| SR-9001 | 1 |
| US-31W | 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 40162 at a glance
| Population | 6,180 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,720 |
| Median home value | $295,534 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 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 40162
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40162?
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (519 injured, 37 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40162?
SR-313 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40162 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40162?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in January, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40162?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40162 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 88.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardin County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40162?
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.