ZIP 42129 (Edmonton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42129: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Metcalfe 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
6 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Metcalfe County compares with Kentucky
Metcalfe County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Metcalfe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Metcalfe County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Metcalfe County has lower values than Kentucky for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Metcalfe County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.8%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Metcalfe County has recorded 108 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42129 happened on SR-163 (1), SR-496 (1), SR-9008 (1) and US-68 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42129 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Metcalfe County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Metcalfe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-496 | 1 |
| SR-9008 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Metcalfe County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0090 | 27 |
| US-0068 | 18 |
| Ln9008 | 17 |
| Ky0163 | 17 |
| Ky0070 | 6 |
| Ky1243 | 3 |
| Ky0496 | 2 |
| Anderson Perkins Rd | 1 |
ZIP 42129 at a glance
| Population | 7,302 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,609 |
| Median home value | $114,275 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Metcalfe 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +82% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 9 | -5% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42129
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42129?
108 truck crashes have been reported in Metcalfe County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 65 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42129?
Truck crashes in Metcalfe County peak in March, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42129?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Metcalfe County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 42129 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Metcalfe County has 89.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42129?
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.