ZIP 42134 (Franklin, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42134: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Simpson 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
5 of 445 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Simpson County compares with Kentucky
Simpson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Simpson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Simpson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 187.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Simpson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Simpson County: 1 in 84 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.2%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 445 crashes involving commercial trucks in Simpson County since 2015: 198 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come US-31W (5), CR-CEDAR Bluff Rd (1) and SR-1008 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42134 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Simpson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 9 |
| US-31W | 5 |
| CR-CEDAR Bluff Rd | 1 |
| SR-1008 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Simpson County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 219 |
| US-0031W | 99 |
| Ky0100 | 57 |
| Ky1008 | 18 |
| Ky0073 | 5 |
| Trotter Ln | 3 |
| Ky0664 | 3 |
| Ky0383 | 3 |
ZIP 42134 at a glance
| Population | 19,380 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,113 |
| Median home value | $221,392 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Simpson 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 | 18 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 33 | +80% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 34 | +3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 39 | +15% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42134
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42134?
Simpson County has had 445 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 198 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42134?
I-65 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42134 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42134?
September has the most truck crashes in Simpson County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42134?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Simpson County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42134 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Simpson County has 187.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42134?
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.