ZIP 42206 (Auburn, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42206: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Logan 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
6 of 228 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Kentucky
Logan County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 17.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Logan County sits below Kentucky on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Logan County: 8.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Logan County. They injured 124 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
2.4% 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 42206 is US-68, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-100 (1) and SR-3240 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42206 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- Check whether your routes use US-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.4% 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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 5 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-3240 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| US-0068 | 65 |
| US-0431 | 58 |
| US-0079 | 24 |
| Ky0079 | 16 |
| Ky0100 | 7 |
| US-0068X | 7 |
| Ky0073 | 4 |
| Ky0103 | 4 |
ZIP 42206 at a glance
| Population | 5,897 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,815 |
| Median home value | $175,265 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +7% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +10% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42206
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42206?
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Logan County (124 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42206?
Since 2015, US-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42206: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42206?
The worst month is June: 13.2% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42206?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42206 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Logan County has 66.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42206?
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.