ZIP 41045 (Ghent, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41045: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
8 of 499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Kentucky
Carroll County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 380.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 5.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Carroll County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Carroll County at a glance: 26.5% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Kentucky: 17.5%).
Overview
Police reported 499 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 218 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-156 (2), US-42 (2) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41045 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.4% 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 4 |
| SR-156 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| Sr- 156 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-0071 | 382 |
| Ky0036 | 33 |
| US-0042 | 32 |
| Ky0227 | 17 |
| Ky0389 | 4 |
| Ky0055 | 3 |
| Cr1311 | 2 |
| General Butler State Park Rd | 2 |
ZIP 41045 at a glance
| Population | 1,203 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,824 |
| Median home value | $170,836 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 27 | +86% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 33 | +24% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 44 | +33% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41045
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41045?
Carroll County has had 499 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 41045?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41045 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41045?
The worst month is September: 12.6% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41045?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41045 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 380.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41045?
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.