ZIP 42024 (Barlow, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42024: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ballard 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
1 of 189 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ballard County compares with Kentucky
Ballard County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ballard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ballard County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 207.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Ballard County has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Ballard County: 1 in 175 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Ballard County has recorded 189 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42024 is I-57, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-121 (2), US-51 (2) and SR-286 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42024 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ballard County.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Ballard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ballard County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0286 | 63 |
| US-0060 | 38 |
| US-0051 | 32 |
| Ky0121 | 16 |
| Ky0473 | 4 |
| Ky1837 | 4 |
| Ky0358 | 3 |
| Court St | 2 |
ZIP 42024 at a glance
| Population | 1,205 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,925 |
| Median home value | $131,856 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ballard 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +50% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 15 | +19% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +14% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42024
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42024?
189 truck crashes have been reported in Ballard County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 90 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42024?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42024 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42024?
The worst month is October: 12.7% of truck crashes in Ballard County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42024?
Since 2015, Ballard County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42024 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 207.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ballard County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42024?
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.