ZIP 42027 (Boaz, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42027: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Graves 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
14 of 364 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Graves County compares with Kentucky
Graves County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Graves County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Graves County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Graves County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 42027: I-24 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42027 since 2015.
Overview
Graves County has recorded 364 truck crashes since 2015, with 171 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-45 (2), US-60 (2) and SR-1241 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42027 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Graves County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 4 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| SR-1241 | 1 |
| SR-1288 | 1 |
| SR-994 | 1 |
| SR-999 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Graves County) |
|---|---|
| Jc9003 | 78 |
| US-0045 | 63 |
| Ky0121 | 35 |
| Ky0094 | 26 |
| Ky0097 | 16 |
| Ky0303 | 12 |
| Ky0080 | 12 |
| I-0069 | 11 |
ZIP 42027 at a glance
| Population | 1,875 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,056 |
| Median home value | $210,770 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Graves 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +41% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +16% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42027
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42027?
364 truck crashes have been reported in Graves County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 171 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42027?
I-24 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42027 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42027?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Graves County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42027?
Since 2015, Graves County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42027 compare with Kentucky?
Graves County records 82.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42027?
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.