ZIP 42104 (Bowling Green, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42104: 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 runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 42104: I-65 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 42104.
Overview
Police reported 1,162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 441 people were injured and 42 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-68 (3), CR-CEDAR Bluff Rd (1) and SR-880 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (20%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42104 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 5.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| US-68 | 3 |
| CR-CEDAR Bluff Rd | 1 |
| SR-880 | 1 |
| SR-9007 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-31W | 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 42104 at a glance
| Population | 42,076 |
| Density | 280 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,164 |
| Median home value | $306,507 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42104
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42104?
Since 2015, 1,162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (441 injured, 42 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42104?
I-65 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42104 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42104?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in August, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42104?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42104 compare with Kentucky?
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 42104?
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.