ZIP 42021 (Arlington, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42021: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carlisle 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
2 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carlisle County compares with Kentucky
Carlisle County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carlisle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carlisle County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Carlisle County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Carlisle County at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 16.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 71 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carlisle County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 61 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 15.5% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-51 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42021 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-121 (1) and SR-877 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42021 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-51 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Carlisle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-877 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carlisle County) |
|---|---|
| US-0051 | 27 |
| Ky0121 | 14 |
| Ky0307 | 8 |
| US-0062 | 5 |
| Ky0080 | 4 |
| Ky1377 | 4 |
| Ky0408 | 2 |
| Ky0123 | 1 |
ZIP 42021 at a glance
| Population | 1,090 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,477 |
| Median home value | $100,635 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carlisle 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +224% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | -2% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | +32% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42021
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42021?
Since 2015, 71 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carlisle County (27 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42021?
NHTSA data shows US-51 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42021 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42021?
September has the most truck crashes in Carlisle County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42021?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carlisle County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42021 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Carlisle County has 125.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42021?
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.