ZIP 42127 (Cave City, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42127: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barren 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
15 of 489 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barren County compares with Kentucky
Barren County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barren County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Barren County sits below Kentucky on injuries per crash. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 42127: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42127: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 489 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Barren County. They injured 185 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42127 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-90 (4), SR-9008 (2) and CR-STATE Quarry Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42127 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barren County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Barren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| SR-90 | 4 |
| SR-9008 | 2 |
| CR-STATE Quarry Rd | 1 |
| Edmonton Rd | 1 |
| SR-1297 | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barren County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 149 |
| Ky0090 | 66 |
| US-0031E | 49 |
| Ln9008 | 48 |
| US-0068 | 22 |
| Ky0249 | 19 |
| Ky1297 | 15 |
| Ky0839 | 15 |
ZIP 42127 at a glance
| Population | 7,030 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,893 |
| Median home value | $163,667 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barren 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 | 21 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 35 | +63% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 39 | +11% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 42 | +9% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42127
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42127?
489 truck crashes have been reported in Barren County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 185 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42127?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42127 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42127?
January has the most truck crashes in Barren County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42127?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barren County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42127 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Barren County has 91.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42127?
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.