ZIP 42001 (Paducah, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McCracken 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
13 of 669 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCracken County compares with Kentucky
McCracken County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCracken County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCracken County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, McCracken County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 42001 at a glance: I-24 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 42001.
Overview
Police reported 669 crashes involving commercial trucks in McCracken County since 2015: 386 people were injured and 32 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42001 is I-24, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-60 (5), US-45 (3) and SR-286 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42001 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 McCracken County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 10 |
| US-60 | 5 |
| US-45 | 3 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| S 28th St | 1 |
| SR-1288 | 1 |
| SR-305 | 1 |
| SR-994 | 1 |
| SR-999 | 1 |
| US-45X | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCracken County) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 283 |
| US-0062 | 65 |
| US-0060 | 63 |
| US-0045 | 44 |
| Ky0305 | 14 |
| US-0045X | 11 |
| Ky0998 | 9 |
| Ky0286 | 8 |
ZIP 42001 at a glance
| Population | 30,856 |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,365 |
| Median home value | $213,884 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCracken 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 | 35 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 39 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 50 | +26% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 58 | +15% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42001
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42001?
Since 2015, 669 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCracken County (386 injured, 32 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42001?
I-24 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42001 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42001?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in McCracken County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42001?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCracken County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42001 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 84.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McCracken County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42001?
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.