ZIP 42164 (Scottsville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42164: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allen 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
5 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Kentucky
Allen County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Allen County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Allen County: 6.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allen County. They injured 65 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42164 is US-31E, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: E Locust St (1), SR-101 (1) and SR-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42164 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.5% 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
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 Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31E | 5 |
| E Locust St | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0101 | 40 |
| Ky0100 | 30 |
| US-0031E | 29 |
| Ky0098 | 10 |
| US-0231 | 9 |
| Ky1578 | 5 |
| Ky0252 | 4 |
| Ky2160 | 3 |
ZIP 42164 at a glance
| Population | 17,673 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,106 |
| Median home value | $197,081 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +29% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +33% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | -5% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42164
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42164?
Allen County has had 157 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 65 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42164?
Since 2015, US-31E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42164: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42164?
June has the most truck crashes in Allen County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42164?
Since 2015, Allen County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42164 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allen County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42164?
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.