ZIP 42451 (Reed, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42451: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 42451: US-41 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 42451.
Overview
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henderson County. They injured 192 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-62 (2), I-69 (1) and Lincoln Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42451 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.2% 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
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-62 | 2 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 1 |
| Lynch Rd | 1 |
| SR-2183 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-9005 | 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 42451 at a glance
| Population | 600 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,100 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42451
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42451?
469 truck crashes have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 192 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42451?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42451: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42451?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in September, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42451?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42451 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Henderson County has 89.3 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42451?
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.