ZIP 41073 (Bellevue, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41073: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Campbell County is lower 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).
What stands out in Campbell County: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (38 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 466 crashes involving commercial trucks in Campbell County since 2015: 178 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). After it: 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%).
Their busiest month is September, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.6 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41073 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, 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: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Campbell County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 16 |
| I-275 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| US-27 | 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 41073 at a glance
| Population | 5,636 |
| Density | 2,404 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,166 |
| Median home value | $202,140 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41073
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41073?
Campbell County has had 466 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 178 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 41073?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41073: 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41073?
September has the most truck crashes in Campbell County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41073?
Garbage trucks were involved in 38 reported crashes in Campbell County since 2015 (8.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 41073 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Campbell County has 42.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41073?
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.