ZIP 42031 (Clinton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42031: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hickman 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 63 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hickman County compares with Kentucky
Hickman County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hickman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hickman County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 41% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Hickman County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Hickman County at a glance: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Hickman County has recorded 63 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42031 since 2015: US-51 (2) and SR-877 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 6.3%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42031 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hickman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
| SR-877 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hickman County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0307 | 13 |
| US-0051 | 13 |
| Jc9003 | 12 |
| Ky0123 | 6 |
| Ky0058 | 6 |
| Ky1037 | 3 |
| Ky0129 | 2 |
| Cr1218 Hickman Rd | 1 |
ZIP 42031 at a glance
| Population | 3,411 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,097 |
| Median home value | $124,524 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hickman 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | -34% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | +70% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | +79% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42031
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42031?
Hickman County has had 63 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42031?
January has the most truck crashes in Hickman County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42031?
Since 2015, Hickman County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42031 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 122.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hickman County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42031?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.