ZIP 42320 (Beaver Dam, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42320: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ohio 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
10 of 272 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ohio County compares with Kentucky
Ohio County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ohio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ohio County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Ohio County sits below Kentucky on morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 42320: US-231 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42320: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 272 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ohio County since 2015: 150 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42320 is US-231, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-9001 (2), I-65 (1) and W Fredrick St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42320 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ohio County.
- Check whether your routes use US-231, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ohio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| SR-9001 | 2 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| W Fredrick St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ohio County) |
|---|---|
| Wk9001 | 79 |
| Wn9007 | 67 |
| US-0231 | 26 |
| Ky0069 | 18 |
| Ky0054 | 11 |
| Ky0085 | 7 |
| US-0062 | 7 |
| Ky0136 | 6 |
ZIP 42320 at a glance
| Population | 9,128 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,730 |
| Median home value | $149,482 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ohio 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 21 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 21 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42320
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42320?
272 truck crashes have been reported in Ohio County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 150 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42320?
US-231 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42320 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42320?
The worst month is October: 12.1% of truck crashes in Ohio County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42320?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ohio County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42320 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 97.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ohio County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42320?
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.