ZIP 42053 (Kevil, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42053: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ballard 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
1 of 189 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ballard County compares with Kentucky
Ballard County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ballard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ballard County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 207.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Ballard County sits below Kentucky on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Ballard County: 1 in 175 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Ballard County has recorded 189 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42053 since 2015: SR-286 (3), US-60 (3) and US-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42053 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Ballard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-286 | 3 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ballard County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0286 | 63 |
| US-0060 | 38 |
| US-0051 | 32 |
| Ky0121 | 16 |
| Ky0473 | 4 |
| Ky1837 | 4 |
| Ky0358 | 3 |
| Court St | 2 |
ZIP 42053 at a glance
| Population | 5,307 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,765 |
| Median home value | $175,480 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ballard 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +50% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 15 | +19% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +14% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42053
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42053?
Since 2015, 189 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ballard County (90 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42053?
The worst month is October: 12.7% of truck crashes in Ballard County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42053?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ballard County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 42053 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ballard County has 207.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42053?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.