ZIP 42153 (Holland, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42153: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allen 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
5 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Kentucky
Allen County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Allen County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Allen County: 6.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 157 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allen County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42153 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-OAKDALE Rd (1), E Locust St (1), SR-98 (1) and US-31E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42153 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-OAKDALE Rd | 1 |
| E Locust St | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
| US-31E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0101 | 40 |
| Ky0100 | 30 |
| US-0031E | 29 |
| Ky0098 | 10 |
| US-0231 | 9 |
| Ky1578 | 5 |
| Ky0252 | 4 |
| Ky2160 | 3 |
ZIP 42153 at a glance
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +29% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +33% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | -5% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42153
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42153?
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allen County (65 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42153?
Truck crashes in Allen County peak in June, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42153?
Since 2015, Allen County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42153 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allen County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42153?
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.