ZIP 41014 (Covington, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41014: 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 sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 41014: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 41014 (3.8 → 6.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,808 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kenton County. They injured 710 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 41014 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (7), SR-9 (5) and I-71 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 45 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Their busiest month is March, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41014 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kenton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 15 |
| I-275 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-604 Spring Grove Ave | 1 |
| CR-639 Central Pkwy | 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 41014 at a glance
| Population | 7,392 |
| Density | 2,780 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,382 |
| Median home value | $155,476 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 66 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 146. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41014
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41014?
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 41014?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41014 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41014?
October has the most truck crashes in Kenton County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41014?
Since 2015, Kenton County has reported 45 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41014 compared with Kentucky?
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 41014?
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.