ZIP 42044 (Gilbertsville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
7 of 392 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Kentucky
Marshall County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Marshall County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Marshall County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marshall County: 8.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 392 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 169 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-62 (2) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42044 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 7 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 149 |
| Jc9003 | 60 |
| US-0062 | 41 |
| US-0068 | 20 |
| US-0641 | 19 |
| US-0641S | 10 |
| Ky1523 | 9 |
| I-0069 | 8 |
ZIP 42044 at a glance
| Population | 3,894 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,333 |
| Median home value | $271,440 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 26 | +50% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 31 | +20% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 32 | +4% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42044
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42044?
392 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 169 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42044?
Since 2015, I-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42044: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42044?
March has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42044?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42044 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 108.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42044?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.