ZIP 42420 (Henderson, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42420: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henderson 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
10 of 469 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with Kentucky
Henderson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Henderson County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 42420: US-41 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42420 since 2015.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 469 truck crashes since 2015, with 192 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42420 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-425 (2), I-69 (1) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42420 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 6.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 7 |
| SR-425 | 2 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-2183 | 1 |
| SR-9005 | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| US-0041 | 193 |
| US-0041A | 39 |
| I-0069 | 33 |
| US-0060 | 30 |
| Au9005 | 28 |
| Ky0425 | 18 |
| Ky0136 | 15 |
| Ky0351 | 11 |
ZIP 42420 at a glance
| Population | 38,133 |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,053 |
| Median home value | $173,372 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 27 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 35 | +32% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 33 | -7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 46 | +40% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42420
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42420?
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henderson County (192 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42420?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42420: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42420?
The worst month is September: 10.4% of truck crashes in Henderson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42420?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42420 compared with Kentucky?
Henderson County records 89.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42420?
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.