ZIP 42252 (Jetson, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42252: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Butler 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 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Butler County compares with Kentucky
Butler County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 24.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 41% below the state |
| After dark | 15.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Butler County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Butler County at a glance: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Butler County. They injured 34 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 24.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42252 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 6.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42252 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler County) |
|---|---|
| Wn9007 | 34 |
| Ky0070 | 12 |
| Ky0079 | 10 |
| US-0231 | 8 |
| Ky1083 | 3 |
| Ky0185 | 3 |
| Ky0403 | 2 |
| Cool Springs Rd | 1 |
ZIP 42252 at a glance
| Population | 53 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butler 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +43% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +95% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | -13% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42252
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42252?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Butler County (34 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42252?
The worst month is June: 13.6% of truck crashes in Butler County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42252?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butler County since 2015, 6.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42252 compared with Kentucky?
Butler County records 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42252?
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.