ZIP 42140 (Gamaliel, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42140: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
0 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Kentucky
Monroe County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Monroe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Monroe County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 52 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 82 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42140 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-163 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42140 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-163 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0163 | 11 |
| Ky0100 | 10 |
| Ky0063 | 6 |
| Ky1366 | 4 |
| Ky0087 | 3 |
| Ky0839 | 2 |
| Ky2768 | 2 |
| 1St St | 1 |
ZIP 42140 at a glance
| Population | 1,367 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,813 |
| Median home value | $136,603 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +127% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -21% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +67% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42140
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42140?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (25 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42140?
July has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42140?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 42140 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 39.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42140?
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.