ZIP 40359 (Owenton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40359: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Owen County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 15.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Owen County has recorded 60 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 2 killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40359 happened on SR-22 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40359 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Owen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 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 40359 at a glance
| Population | 6,989 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,542 |
| Median home value | $165,362 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 40359
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40359?
60 truck crashes have been reported in Owen County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 19 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40359?
The worst month is October: 15.0% of truck crashes in Owen County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40359?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Owen County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40359 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Owen County records 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40359?
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.