ZIP 42037 (Dycusburg, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42037: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crittenden 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 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crittenden County compares with Kentucky
Crittenden County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crittenden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crittenden County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 77% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 8.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 67% below the state |
Crittenden County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Crittenden County: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.0%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 56 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crittenden County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 80 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (16.1%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42037 is I-24, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-69 (1), US-60 (1) and US-641 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42037 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 Crittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 4 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
| US-641 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crittenden County) |
|---|---|
| US-0060 | 20 |
| Ky0091 | 4 |
| Ky0120 | 4 |
| Ky0297 | 4 |
| Ky1668 | 4 |
| US-0641 | 3 |
| Ky0070 | 2 |
| Ky0135 | 2 |
ZIP 42037 at a glance
| Population | 16 |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crittenden 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +40% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +15% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -39% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42037
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42037?
56 truck crashes have been reported in Crittenden County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 29 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42037?
I-24 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42037 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42037?
The worst month is February: 12.5% of truck crashes in Crittenden County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42037?
Since 2015, Crittenden County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42037 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 50.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crittenden County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42037?
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.