ZIP 42234 (Guthrie, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42234: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for 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.
The headline for Todd County: 6.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 140 crashes involving commercial trucks in Todd County since 2015: 62 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.6%.
November through March accounts for 31.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-79 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42234 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-24 (1) and SR-181 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42234 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Todd County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 7 |
| I-24 | 1 |
| 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 42234 at a glance
| Population | 2,487 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,259 |
| Median home value | $166,204 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42234
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42234?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Todd County (62 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42234?
NHTSA data shows US-79 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42234 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42234?
The worst month is June: 12.9% of truck crashes in Todd County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42234?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Todd County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42234 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 90.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Todd County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42234?
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.