ZIP 41085 (Silver Grove, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41085: 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. It runs above Kentucky on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Campbell County: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.6%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 466 crashes involving commercial trucks in Campbell County since 2015: 178 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
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.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 41085 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (7), SR-9 (5) and US-27 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 38 of the truck crashes here, or 8.2%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (21%).
They recorded 2.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41085 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 8 |
| I-275 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-639 Central Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa | 1 |
| E 32nd St | 1 |
| Gest St | 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 41085 at a glance
| Population | 601 |
| Density | 727 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,757 |
| Median home value | $120,100 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 41085
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41085?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Campbell County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 178 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 41085?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41085 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41085?
Truck crashes in Campbell County peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41085?
Garbage trucks were involved in 38 reported crashes in Campbell County since 2015 (8.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 41085 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Campbell County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41085?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.