ZIP 42078 (Salem, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42078: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Livingston 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 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Kentucky
Livingston County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Livingston County sits below Kentucky on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Livingston County: 9.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Livingston County since 2015: 76 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% 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 42078 happened on US-60 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42078 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 7.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 56 |
| US-0060 | 19 |
| Ky0453 | 19 |
| US-0062 | 9 |
| Ky0133 | 2 |
| Ky0137 | 2 |
| Dover Rd | 1 |
| Gull Harbor C | 1 |
ZIP 42078 at a glance
| Population | 1,702 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,397 |
| Median home value | $87,971 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +49% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | +36% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42078
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42078?
119 truck crashes have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 76 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42078?
Truck crashes in Livingston County peak in March, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42078?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Livingston County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42078 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 110.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Livingston County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42078?
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.