ZIP 42275 (Roundhill, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42275: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Butler County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 42275 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42275 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Butler County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 42275 at a glance
| Population | 855 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,391 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42275
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42275?
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 42275?
June has the most truck crashes in Butler County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42275?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Butler County since 2015 (6.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 42275 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Butler County records 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42275?
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.