ZIP 42020 (Almo, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42020: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calloway 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
4 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calloway County compares with Kentucky
Calloway County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calloway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calloway County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Calloway County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
ZIP 42020 at a glance: US-641 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42020 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calloway County. They injured 92 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-641 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-121 (1) and SR-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42020 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calloway County.
- Look at alternatives to US-641 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Calloway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-641 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calloway County) |
|---|---|
| US-0641 | 67 |
| Ky0094 | 17 |
| Ky0121 | 16 |
| Ky0080 | 14 |
| Ky0299 | 7 |
| Ky1828 | 6 |
| Ky1346 | 6 |
| Ky0893 | 6 |
ZIP 42020 at a glance
| Population | 2,476 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,838 |
| Median home value | $183,548 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calloway 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +87% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 13 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +48% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42020
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42020?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calloway County (92 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42020?
NHTSA data shows US-641 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42020 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42020?
The worst month is March: 10.5% of truck crashes in Calloway County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42020?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Calloway County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42020 compared with Kentucky?
Calloway County records 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42020?
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.