ZIP 42066 (Mayfield, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42066: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Graves 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
14 of 364 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Graves County compares with Kentucky
Graves County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Graves County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Graves County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Graves County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 42066 at a glance: SR-121 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42066: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Graves County has recorded 364 truck crashes since 2015, with 171 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-121 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42066 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-1241 (1), SR-80 (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42066 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Graves County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-121; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Graves County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-1241 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Graves County) |
|---|---|
| Jc9003 | 78 |
| US-0045 | 63 |
| Ky0121 | 35 |
| Ky0094 | 26 |
| Ky0097 | 16 |
| Ky0303 | 12 |
| Ky0080 | 12 |
| I-0069 | 11 |
ZIP 42066 at a glance
| Population | 23,917 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,664 |
| Median home value | $142,287 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Graves 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +41% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +16% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42066
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42066?
Graves County has had 364 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 171 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42066?
Since 2015, SR-121 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42066: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42066?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Graves County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42066?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Graves County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42066 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Graves County has 82.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42066?
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.