ZIP 40355 (New Liberty, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40355: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Owen 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
1 of 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Owen County compares with Kentucky
Owen County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Owen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Owen County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Owen County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 40355: I-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40355: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 60 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Owen County. They injured 19 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (1.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (16.7%).
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-22 (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40355 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Owen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Owen County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0355 | 18 |
| US-0127 | 12 |
| Ky0845 | 8 |
| Ky0227 | 5 |
| Ky0035 | 5 |
| Ky0022 | 3 |
| Ky0330 | 2 |
| Beverly Ln | 1 |
ZIP 40355 at a glance
| Population | 514 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Owen 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -21% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +37% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +18% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40355
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40355?
Owen County has had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 2.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40355?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40355 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40355?
The worst month is October: 15.0% of truck crashes in Owen County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40355?
Since 2015, Owen County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40355 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Owen County has 46.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40355?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.