ZIP 42130 (Eighty Eight, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42130: 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 42130: US-68 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42130: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Barren County has recorded 489 truck crashes since 2015, with 185 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-68 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42130 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Edmonton Rd (1), SR-1324 (1) and SR-163 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42130 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% 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
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 Barren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 2 |
| Edmonton Rd | 1 |
| SR-1324 | 1 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-839 | 1 |
| SR-9008 | 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 42130 at a glance
| Population | 124 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42130
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42130?
489 truck crashes have been reported in Barren County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 185 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42130?
Since 2015, US-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42130: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42130?
Truck crashes in Barren County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42130?
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 42130 compare with Kentucky?
Barren County records 91.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42130?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.