ZIP 42151 (Hestand, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42151: 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 |
Monroe County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on 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
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 25 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
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.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42151 since 2015: SR-51 (2) and SR-163 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Monroe County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42151 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 2 |
| 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 42151 at a glance
| Population | 201 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,056 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42151
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42151?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (25 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42151?
The worst month is July: 13.5% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42151?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42151 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Monroe County records 39.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42151?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.