ZIP 42303 (Owensboro, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42303: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Daviess 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
19 of 550 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Daviess County compares with Kentucky
Daviess County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Daviess 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 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Daviess County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 42303: US-60 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42303 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 550 crashes involving commercial trucks in Daviess County since 2015: 249 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-60 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42303 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-54 (2), E Highland Ct (1) and SR-144 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42303 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 4 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| E Highland Ct | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-1456 | 1 |
| SR-2155 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
| W 9th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| US-0060 | 115 |
| Wn9007 | 42 |
| Ky0054 | 33 |
| US-0431 | 29 |
| US-0231 | 28 |
| Ky0081 | 21 |
| Ky0056 | 12 |
| Ky2155 | 11 |
ZIP 42303 at a glance
| Population | 42,119 |
| Density | 333 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,773 |
| Median home value | $197,307 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Daviess 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 | 35 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 36 | +3% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 49 | +36% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 44 | -10% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42303
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42303?
Since 2015, 550 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Daviess County (249 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42303?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42303 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42303?
The worst month is May: 10.7% of truck crashes in Daviess County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42303?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Daviess County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42303 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Daviess County has 44.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42303?
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.