ZIP 41011 (Covington, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kenton 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kenton County compares with Kentucky
Kenton County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kenton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kenton County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Kenton County: 1.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,808 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kenton County. They injured 710 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 41011 is I-75, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (7), SR-9 (5) and US-50 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 45 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (16% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41011 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kenton County.
- 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 Kenton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 16 |
| I-275 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-50 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-161 Hutchinson Rd | 1 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-604 Spring Grove Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kenton County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 1,152 |
| I-0275 | 224 |
| US-0025 | 48 |
| Ky0017 | 47 |
| Ky0016 | 32 |
| Ky0008 | 21 |
| Ky1303 | 21 |
| Ky0236 | 17 |
ZIP 41011 at a glance
| Population | 26,981 |
| Density | 1,481 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,970 |
| Median home value | $305,988 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kenton 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 | 66 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 108 | +63% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 138 | +28% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 146 | +6% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 66 a year in the 1990s and 146 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41011
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41011?
1,808 truck crashes have been reported in Kenton County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 710 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 41011?
I-75 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41011 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41011?
October has the most truck crashes in Kenton County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41011?
45 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kenton County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41011 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 88.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kenton County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41011?
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.