ZIP 42086 (West Paducah, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42086: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McCracken 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
13 of 669 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCracken County compares with Kentucky
McCracken County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCracken County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCracken County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
McCracken County has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 42086: I-24 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42086 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 669 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCracken County. They injured 386 people and killed 32.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42086 is I-24, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-60 (4), US-45 (3) and SR-286 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42086 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McCracken County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 8 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| US-45 | 3 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| S 28th St | 1 |
| SR-1288 | 1 |
| SR-305 | 1 |
| SR-999 | 1 |
| US-45X | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCracken County) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 283 |
| US-0062 | 65 |
| US-0060 | 63 |
| US-0045 | 44 |
| Ky0305 | 14 |
| US-0045X | 11 |
| Ky0998 | 9 |
| Ky0286 | 8 |
ZIP 42086 at a glance
| Population | 3,775 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,591 |
| Median home value | $181,309 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCracken 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 | 35 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 39 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 50 | +26% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 58 | +15% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42086
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42086?
Since 2015, 669 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCracken County (386 injured, 32 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42086?
NHTSA data shows I-24 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42086 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42086?
August has the most truck crashes in McCracken County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42086?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in McCracken County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42086 compare with Kentucky?
McCracken County records 84.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42086?
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.