ZIP 42276 (Russellville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42276: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Logan 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 228 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Kentucky
Logan County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 17.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Logan County has lower values than Kentucky for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Logan County: 8.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Logan County. They injured 124 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-68 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42276 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-100 (1), SR-3240 (1) and US-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42276 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% 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
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 5 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-3240 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| US-0068 | 65 |
| US-0431 | 58 |
| US-0079 | 24 |
| Ky0079 | 16 |
| Ky0100 | 7 |
| US-0068X | 7 |
| Ky0073 | 4 |
| Ky0103 | 4 |
ZIP 42276 at a glance
| Population | 16,044 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,144 |
| Median home value | $161,662 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +7% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +10% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42276
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42276?
Logan County has had 228 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42276?
US-68 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42276 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42276?
The worst month is June: 13.2% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42276?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42276 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Logan County has 66.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42276?
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.