ZIP 42048 (Hardin, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42048: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42048 is US-641, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-121 (1), SR-9003 (1) and SR-94 (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 42048 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-641; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-641 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-9003 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
| 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 42048 at a glance
| Population | 2,083 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,714 |
| Median home value | $138,473 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 42048
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42048?
392 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 169 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42048?
Since 2015, US-641 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42048: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42048?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42048?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42048 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 108.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42048?
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.