ZIP 42055 (Kuttawa, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42055: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lyon 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 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon County compares with Kentucky
Lyon County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 297.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Lyon County is lower on injuries per crash, 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.
Lyon County at a glance: 10.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lyon County. They injured 134 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.8% 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 42055 is I-24, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-293 (2), US-62 (2) and I-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42055 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyon County.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.8% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 9 |
| SR-293 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| US-641 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 192 |
| US-0062 | 45 |
| US-0641 | 23 |
| Ky0093 | 16 |
| I-0069 | 12 |
| Ky0293 | 6 |
| Ky0274 | 2 |
| Ky0295 | 2 |
ZIP 42055 at a glance
| Population | 2,201 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,456 |
| Median home value | $178,717 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 13 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +58% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 29 | +35% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 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 42055
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42055?
Lyon County has had 319 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42055?
Since 2015, I-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42055: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42055?
May has the most truck crashes in Lyon County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42055?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42055 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Lyon County has 297.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42055?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.