ZIP 42069 (Melber, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42069: 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 |
Graves County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 42069: SR-286 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 42069.
Overview
Graves County has recorded 364 truck crashes since 2015, with 171 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
SR-286 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42069 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-1241 (1), SR-1288 (1) and SR-994 (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 42069 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-286, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% 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
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 Graves County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-286 | 2 |
| SR-1241 | 1 |
| SR-1288 | 1 |
| SR-994 | 1 |
| SR-999 | 1 |
| US-45 | 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 42069 at a glance
| Population | 1,214 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,929 |
| Median home value | $215,509 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42069
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42069?
364 truck crashes have been reported in Graves County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 171 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42069?
NHTSA data shows SR-286 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42069 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42069?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Graves County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42069?
Since 2015, Graves County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42069 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 82.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Graves County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42069?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.