ZIP 42101 (Bowling Green, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42101: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Kentucky
Warren County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Warren County has lower values than Kentucky for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 42101: I-65 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 42101.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,162 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 441 people and killed 42.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-9007 (2), US-68 (2) and SR-880 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is September, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42101 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| SR-9007 | 2 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| SR-880 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 540 |
| US-0031W | 105 |
| Wn9007 | 78 |
| US-0068 | 77 |
| US-0231 | 50 |
| Ky0101 | 22 |
| Ky0234 | 18 |
| Ky0240 | 14 |
ZIP 42101 at a glance
| Population | 65,421 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,217 |
| Median home value | $207,403 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 60 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 86 | +42% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 86 | +0% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 102 | +18% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 60 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 102. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42101
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42101?
Since 2015, 1,162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (441 injured, 42 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42101?
I-65 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42101 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42101?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in August, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42101?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42101 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 67.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42101?
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.