ZIP 42056 (La Center, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42056: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Ballard County: 1 in 175 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 189 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ballard County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42056 since 2015: US-60 (2) and SR-286 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42056 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ballard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 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 42056 at a glance
| Population | 1,450 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,776 |
| Median home value | $130,819 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42056
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42056?
Since 2015, 189 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ballard County (90 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42056?
The worst month is October: 12.7% of truck crashes in Ballard County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42056?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ballard County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42056 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 207.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ballard County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42056?
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.