ZIP 42081 (Smithland, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42081: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Livingston County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
Road surface: 7.5% 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 42081 since 2015: US-60 (1). No single road stands out.
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 42081 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.5% 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
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 | 1 |
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 42081 at a glance
| Population | 2,161 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,868 |
| Median home value | $186,125 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 42081
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42081?
Livingston County has had 119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42081?
March has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42081?
Since 2015, Livingston County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42081 compare with Kentucky?
Livingston County records 110.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42081?
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.