ZIP 42032 (Columbus, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42032: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Hickman County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is 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
Police reported 63 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hickman County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 68 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.3%).
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42032 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-77 (1), SR-877 (1) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 6.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42032 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-77 | 1 |
| SR-877 | 1 |
| US-51 | 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 42032 at a glance
| Population | 223 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,706 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42032
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42032?
63 truck crashes have been reported in Hickman County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 15 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42032?
January has the most truck crashes in Hickman County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42032?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hickman County since 2015, 6.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42032 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Hickman County records 122.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42032?
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.