ZIP 42163 (Rocky Hill, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42163: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Edmonson 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
2 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edmonson County compares with Kentucky
Edmonson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edmonson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edmonson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 50% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Edmonson County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 42163: I-65 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 42163.
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Edmonson County. They injured 16 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42163 is I-65, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-9008 (3), SR-90 (2) and CR-STATE Quarry Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42163 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edmonson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.5% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Edmonson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| SR-9008 | 3 |
| SR-90 | 2 |
| CR-STATE Quarry Rd | 1 |
| CR-VINE St. | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edmonson County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 29 |
| Ky0259 | 10 |
| Ky0070 | 4 |
| US-0031W | 4 |
| Ky0187 | 3 |
| Ky0185 | 3 |
| Cr1059 Jaggers Page Rd | 1 |
| Cr1162 Campbell Ln | 1 |
ZIP 42163 at a glance
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 29% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edmonson 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +7% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +20% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +16% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. 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 42163
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42163?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Edmonson County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 16 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42163?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42163 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42163?
March has the most truck crashes in Edmonson County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42163?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edmonson County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42163 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Edmonson County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42163?
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.