ZIP 42262 (Oak Grove, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42262: 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 |
Christian County sits below Kentucky on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 42262: I-24 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 42262.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42262 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-115 (1), SR-236 (1) and SR-374 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42262 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 5.8% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 5 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-236 | 1 |
| SR-374 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-9004 | 1 |
| US-68B | 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 42262 at a glance
| Population | 9,665 |
| Density | 120 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,975 |
| Median home value | $157,275 |
| Home ownership | 41% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42262
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42262?
Since 2015, 808 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Christian County (387 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42262?
NHTSA data shows I-24 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42262 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42262?
Truck crashes in Christian County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42262?
Since 2015, Christian County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42262 compared with Kentucky?
Christian County records 92.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42262?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.