ZIP 42220 (Elkton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42220: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Todd 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
4 of 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Todd County compares with Kentucky
Todd County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Todd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Todd County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Todd County sits below Kentucky on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Todd County at a glance: 6.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 140 crashes involving commercial trucks in Todd County since 2015: 62 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42220 since 2015: SR-181 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42220 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Todd County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Todd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-181 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Todd County) |
|---|---|
| US-0079 | 37 |
| Ky0181 | 19 |
| US-0068 | 18 |
| Ky0104 | 7 |
| Ky0848 | 7 |
| US-0041 | 7 |
| Ky0102 | 4 |
| Ky0106 | 4 |
ZIP 42220 at a glance
| Population | 5,947 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,965 |
| Median home value | $157,971 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Todd 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +28% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +29% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | +10% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 11 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42220
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42220?
140 truck crashes have been reported in Todd County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 62 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42220?
Truck crashes in Todd County peak in June, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42220?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Todd County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42220 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Todd County has 90.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42220?
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.