ZIP 42254 (La Fayette, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42254: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Christian 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
13 of 808 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Christian County compares with Kentucky
Christian County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Christian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Christian County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Christian County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 42254: US-79 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42254 since 2015.
Overview
Christian County has recorded 808 truck crashes since 2015, with 387 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42254 is US-79, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-24 (1), SR-120 (1) and SR-9004 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42254 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Christian County.
- Look at alternatives to US-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Christian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 2 |
| I-24 | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-9004 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Christian County) |
|---|---|
| I-0024 | 315 |
| Eb9004 | 99 |
| US-0041A | 52 |
| US-0041 | 50 |
| Ky0115 | 40 |
| US-0068 | 38 |
| US-0068B | 26 |
| Ky0107 | 19 |
ZIP 42254 at a glance
| Population | 227 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,250 |
| Median home value | $113,232 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Christian 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 | 37 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 56 | +53% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 52 | -7% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 72 | +38% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 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 42254
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42254?
Since 2015, 808 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Christian County (387 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42254?
Since 2015, US-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42254: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42254?
September has the most truck crashes in Christian County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42254?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Christian County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42254 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Christian County has 92.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42254?
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.