ZIP 42131 (Etoile, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42131: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Barren County is lower on injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Barren County at a glance: January worst month: 12.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42131 since 2015: SR-1324 (1), SR-839 (1), SR-87 (1), SR-98 (1) and US-31 (1). No single road stands out.
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 42131 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-1324 | 1 |
| SR-839 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 42131 at a glance
| Population | 72 |
| Density | 6 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 |
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. 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 42131
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42131?
Barren County has had 489 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 185 people and killing 26.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42131?
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 42131?
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 42131 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 91.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barren County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42131?
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.