ZIP 42049 (Hazel, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42049: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calloway 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 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calloway County compares with Kentucky
Calloway County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calloway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calloway County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Calloway County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
ZIP 42049 at a glance: US-641 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 42049.
Overview
Police reported 210 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calloway County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-641 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42049 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-121 (1) and SR-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42049 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calloway County.
- Look at alternatives to US-641 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Calloway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-641 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calloway County) |
|---|---|
| US-0641 | 67 |
| Ky0094 | 17 |
| Ky0121 | 16 |
| Ky0080 | 14 |
| Ky0299 | 7 |
| Ky1828 | 6 |
| Ky1346 | 6 |
| Ky0893 | 6 |
ZIP 42049 at a glance
| Population | 1,311 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,917 |
| Median home value | $195,731 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calloway 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +87% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 13 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +48% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 42049
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42049?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calloway County (92 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42049?
NHTSA data shows US-641 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42049 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42049?
Truck crashes in Calloway County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42049?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calloway County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42049 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calloway County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42049?
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.