ZIP 42038 (Eddyville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42038: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lyon 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 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon County compares with Kentucky
Lyon County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 297.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Lyon County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lyon County: 10.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lyon County. They injured 134 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
10.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42038 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-293 (2), US-62 (2) and I-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42038 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.8% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 5 |
| SR-293 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| US-641 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 192 |
| US-0062 | 45 |
| US-0641 | 23 |
| Ky0093 | 16 |
| I-0069 | 12 |
| Ky0293 | 6 |
| Ky0274 | 2 |
| Ky0295 | 2 |
ZIP 42038 at a glance
| Population | 6,282 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,056 |
| Median home value | $224,688 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 13 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +58% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 29 | +35% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42038
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42038?
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lyon County (134 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42038?
NHTSA data shows I-24 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42038 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42038?
The worst month is May: 12.9% of truck crashes in Lyon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42038?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42038 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Lyon County has 297.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42038?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.