ZIP 42154 (Knob Lick, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42154: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Metcalfe 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
6 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Metcalfe County compares with Kentucky
Metcalfe County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Metcalfe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Metcalfe County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Metcalfe County sits below Kentucky on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Metcalfe County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Metcalfe County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42154 since 2015: US-68 (3) and Edmonton Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42154 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Metcalfe County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% 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 Metcalfe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 3 |
| Edmonton Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Metcalfe County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0090 | 27 |
| US-0068 | 18 |
| Ln9008 | 17 |
| Ky0163 | 17 |
| Ky0070 | 6 |
| Ky1243 | 3 |
| Ky0496 | 2 |
| Anderson Perkins Rd | 1 |
ZIP 42154 at a glance
| Population | 629 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,036 |
| Median home value | $151,512 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Metcalfe 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +82% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 9 | -5% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42154
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42154?
Metcalfe County has had 108 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 65 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42154?
The worst month is March: 12.0% of truck crashes in Metcalfe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42154?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Metcalfe County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42154 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Metcalfe County has 89.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42154?
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.