ZIP 41042 (Florence, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41042: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Kentucky
Boone County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Boone County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 41042 at a glance: I-75 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 41042.
Overview
Police reported 2,169 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boone County since 2015: 854 people were injured and 28 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
6.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 41042 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-275 (5), SR-9 (4) and SR-18 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 43 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41042 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boone County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Boone County.
- With 6.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| I-275 | 5 |
| SR-9 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-LITTON Rd | 1 |
| E 32nd St | 1 |
| Gest St | 1 |
| I-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 818 |
| I-0275 | 173 |
| I-0071 | 157 |
| Ky0018 | 119 |
| Ky0237 | 82 |
| US-0025 | 80 |
| US-0042 | 63 |
| Ky0338 | 46 |
ZIP 41042 at a glance
| Population | 57,634 |
| Density | 1,006 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,712 |
| Median home value | $218,400 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 71 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 126 | +78% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 168 | +33% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 180 | +7% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 71 to 180. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41042
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41042?
2,169 truck crashes have been reported in Boone County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 854 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 41042?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41042 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41042?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in January, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41042?
Garbage trucks were involved in 43 reported crashes in Boone County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41042 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 129.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Boone County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41042?
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.