ZIP 42159 (Oakland, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42159: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Kentucky
Warren County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Warren County has lower values than Kentucky for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 42159: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42159: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 441 people were injured and 42 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: SR-9008 (2), CR-VINE St. (1) and SR-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (20% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42159 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 9 |
| SR-9008 | 2 |
| CR-VINE St. | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-880 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 540 |
| US-0031W | 105 |
| Wn9007 | 78 |
| US-0068 | 77 |
| US-0231 | 50 |
| Ky0101 | 22 |
| Ky0234 | 18 |
| Ky0240 | 14 |
ZIP 42159 at a glance
| Population | 1,699 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,756 |
| Median home value | $271,756 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 60 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 86 | +42% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 86 | +0% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 102 | +18% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 60 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 102. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42159
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42159?
1,162 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 441 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42159?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42159: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42159?
The worst month is August: 9.6% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42159?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 42159 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 67.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42159?
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.