ZIP 42054 (Kirksey, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42054: 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).
What stands out in Calloway County: 28.6% share of truck crashes in the morning rush (Kentucky: 22.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calloway County. They injured 92 people and killed 8.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42054 happened on SR-9003 (3), US-641 (3), SR-121 (1), SR-80 (1) and SR-97 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42054 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-9003 | 3 |
| US-641 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 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 42054 at a glance
| Population | 837 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,911 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42054
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42054?
210 truck crashes have been reported in Calloway County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 92 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42054?
March has the most truck crashes in Calloway County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42054?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Calloway County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42054 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calloway County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42054?
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.