ZIP 42170 (Woodburn, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42170: 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.
The headline for ZIP 42170: I-65 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42170 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 441 people were injured and 42 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42170 is I-65, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-68 (2), CR-CEDAR Bluff Rd (1) and SR-1008 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Their busiest month is September, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42170 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Warren County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.5% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| CR-CEDAR Bluff Rd | 1 |
| SR-1008 | 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 42170 at a glance
| Population | 1,938 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,111 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 42170
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42170?
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 42170?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42170 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42170?
August has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42170?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42170 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 67.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42170?
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.