ZIP 41071 (Newport, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41071: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Campbell 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
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Campbell County compares with Kentucky
Campbell County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Campbell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Campbell County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Campbell County at a glance: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (38 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Campbell County has recorded 466 truck crashes since 2015, with 178 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 41071 is I-75, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-275 (7), SR-9 (5) and I-71 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
38 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.2% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (21% of them).
They recorded 2.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41071 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Campbell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| 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 (Campbell County) |
|---|---|
| I-0275 | 104 |
| Ky0009 | 102 |
| I-0471 | 84 |
| US-0027 | 82 |
| Ky0008 | 18 |
| Ky0471 | 6 |
| Ky1120 | 4 |
| Newport Pavilion | 3 |
ZIP 41071 at a glance
| Population | 19,680 |
| Density | 1,382 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,976 |
| Median home value | $193,637 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Campbell 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 | 26 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 32 | +27% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 38 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 40 | +6% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41071
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41071?
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Campbell County (178 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 41071?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41071: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41071?
The worst month is September: 11.2% of truck crashes in Campbell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41071?
38 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Campbell County since 2015, 8.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41071 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 42.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Campbell County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41071?
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.