ZIP 42286 (Trenton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42286: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Todd 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
4 of 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Todd County compares with Kentucky
Todd County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Todd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Todd County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Todd County has lower values than Kentucky for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Todd County: 6.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Todd County has recorded 140 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-24 (4), SR-115 (1) and SR-181 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42286 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Todd County.
- Check whether your routes use US-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Todd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 7 |
| I-24 | 4 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-181 | 1 |
| SR-236 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Todd County) |
|---|---|
| US-0079 | 37 |
| Ky0181 | 19 |
| US-0068 | 18 |
| Ky0104 | 7 |
| Ky0848 | 7 |
| US-0041 | 7 |
| Ky0102 | 4 |
| Ky0106 | 4 |
ZIP 42286 at a glance
| Population | 2,163 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,938 |
| Median home value | $277,816 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Todd 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +28% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +29% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | +10% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42286
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42286?
140 truck crashes have been reported in Todd County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 62 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42286?
US-79 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42286 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42286?
The worst month is June: 12.9% of truck crashes in Todd County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42286?
Since 2015, Todd County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42286 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Todd County has 90.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42286?
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.