ZIP 42041 (Fulton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42041: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fulton 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
0 of 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Kentucky
Fulton County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Fulton County has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Fulton County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fulton County. They injured 26 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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 42041 since 2015: US-51 (2), SR-58 (1) and SR-9003 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Fulton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42041 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-9003 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| Jc9003 | 12 |
| Ky0125 | 10 |
| Ky0239 | 6 |
| Ky0166 | 6 |
| Ky0094 | 5 |
| US-0051 | 5 |
| Ky1099 | 4 |
| US-0045 | 3 |
ZIP 42041 at a glance
| Population | 4,406 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,045 |
| Median home value | $99,959 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 6 | +24% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -11% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42041
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42041?
Fulton County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42041?
October has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42041?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42041 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 85.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42041?
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.