ZIP 41018 (Erlanger, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41018: 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. Where it is 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
Police reported 1,808 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kenton County since 2015: 710 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
3.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). Next come I-275 (6), SR-9 (5) and US-50 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 45 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (16%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41018 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 | 16 |
| I-275 | 6 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-639 Central Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-LITTON Rd | 1 |
| E 32nd St | 1 |
| Gest St | 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 41018 at a glance
| Population | 28,940 |
| Density | 966 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,605 |
| Median home value | $193,083 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41018
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41018?
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 41018?
I-75 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41018 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41018?
October has the most truck crashes in Kenton County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41018?
Garbage trucks were involved in 45 reported crashes in Kenton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41018 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 41018?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.