ZIP 41044 (Germantown, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mason 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
4 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Mason County compares with Kentucky
Mason County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 74% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Mason County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mason County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 15.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Mason County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Road surface: 6.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 41044.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41044 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0009 | 46 |
| US-0068 | 18 |
| US-0062 | 10 |
| Ky0011 | 8 |
| Ky0008 | 6 |
| Springdale Rd | 5 |
| Ky0010 | 5 |
| Ky0419 | 3 |
ZIP 41044 at a glance
| Population | 1,263 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,406 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 9 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +64% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | -21% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | -30% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41044
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41044?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Mason County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 70 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41044?
The worst month is October: 15.0% of truck crashes in Mason County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41044?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41044 compare with Kentucky?
Mason County records 62.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41044?
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.