ZIP 42036 (Dexter, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42036: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calloway 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 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calloway County compares with Kentucky
Calloway County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calloway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calloway County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Calloway County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
ZIP 42036 at a glance: US-641 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42036: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calloway County. They injured 92 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-641 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-121 (1), SR-94 (1) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42036 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-641; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Calloway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-641 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calloway County) |
|---|---|
| US-0641 | 67 |
| Ky0094 | 17 |
| Ky0121 | 16 |
| Ky0080 | 14 |
| Ky0299 | 7 |
| Ky1828 | 6 |
| Ky1346 | 6 |
| Ky0893 | 6 |
ZIP 42036 at a glance
| Population | 1,194 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,904 |
| Median home value | $133,094 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calloway 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +87% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 13 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +48% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42036
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42036?
210 truck crashes have been reported in Calloway County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 92 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42036?
NHTSA data shows US-641 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42036 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42036?
Truck crashes in Calloway County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42036?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Calloway County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 42036 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calloway County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42036?
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.