ZIP 42156 (Lucas, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42156: 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 |
Barren County has lower values than Kentucky for injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Barren County: January worst month: 12.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Barren County has recorded 489 truck crashes since 2015, with 185 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.8% 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 42156 since 2015: SR-101 (1), SR-87 (1), SR-9008 (1), SR-98 (1) and US-31 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42156 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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-101 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| SR-9008 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-31E | 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 42156 at a glance
| Population | 235 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,000 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42156
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42156?
Since 2015, 489 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barren County (185 injured, 26 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42156?
Truck crashes in Barren County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42156?
Since 2015, Barren County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42156 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Barren County has 91.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42156?
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.