ZIP 42285 (Sweeden, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42285: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
What stands out in Edmonson County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 42285 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42285 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.5% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter 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 Edmonson 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 (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 42285 at a glance
| Population | 531 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,500 |
| Median home value | $171,904 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 42285
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42285?
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 42285?
March has the most truck crashes in Edmonson County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42285?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edmonson County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42285 compare with Kentucky?
Edmonson County records 44.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42285?
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.