ZIP 42157 (Mount Hermon, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42157: 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 runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Monroe County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across 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%).
November through March accounts for 34.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42157 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1324 (1), SR-163 (1) and SR-839 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Monroe County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42157 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.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1324 | 1 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-839 | 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 42157 at a glance
| Population | 507 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,250 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 42157
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42157?
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 42157?
The worst month is July: 13.5% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42157?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42157 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 39.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42157?
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.