ZIP 42259 (Mammoth Cave, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42259: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Edmonson 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
2 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edmonson County compares with Kentucky
Edmonson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edmonson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edmonson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 50% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Edmonson County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Edmonson County at a glance: 27.4% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Kentucky: 17.5%).
Overview
Edmonson County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42259 happened on SR-88 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42259 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 6.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Edmonson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edmonson County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 29 |
| Ky0259 | 10 |
| Ky0070 | 4 |
| US-0031W | 4 |
| Ky0187 | 3 |
| Ky0185 | 3 |
| Cr1059 Jaggers Page Rd | 1 |
| Cr1162 Campbell Ln | 1 |
ZIP 42259 at a glance
| Population | 1,090 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,566 |
| Median home value | $182,356 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edmonson 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +7% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +20% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +16% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42259
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42259?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Edmonson County (16 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42259?
Truck crashes in Edmonson County peak in March, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42259?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edmonson County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42259 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Edmonson County has 44.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42259?
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.