ZIP 42141 (Glasgow, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42141: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Barren County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 12.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 489 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barren County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42141 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-90 (2), SR-9008 (2), US-68 (2), Edmonton Rd (1) and SR-1297 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42141 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.
- 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 Barren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-90 | 2 |
| SR-9008 | 2 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| Edmonton Rd | 1 |
| SR-1297 | 1 |
| SR-1324 | 1 |
| SR-839 | 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 42141 at a glance
| Population | 31,506 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,896 |
| Median home value | $185,437 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 42141
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42141?
Barren County has had 489 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 185 people and killing 26.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42141?
The worst month is January: 12.3% of truck crashes in Barren County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42141?
Since 2015, Barren County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42141 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 42141?
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.