ZIP 42029 (Calvert City, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42029: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
7 of 392 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Kentucky
Marshall County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Marshall County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Marshall County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Marshall County at a glance: 8.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 392 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 169 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42029 is I-24, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-62 (2) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42029 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Look at alternatives to I-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 8 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 149 |
| Jc9003 | 60 |
| US-0062 | 41 |
| US-0068 | 20 |
| US-0641 | 19 |
| US-0641S | 10 |
| Ky1523 | 9 |
| I-0069 | 8 |
ZIP 42029 at a glance
| Population | 5,552 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,083 |
| Median home value | $143,191 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 26 | +50% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 31 | +20% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 32 | +4% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42029
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42029?
Since 2015, 392 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (169 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42029?
I-24 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42029 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42029?
March has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42029?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42029 compare with Kentucky?
Marshall County records 108.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42029?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.