ZIP 42322 (Beech Grove, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42322: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McLean 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 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McLean County compares with Kentucky
McLean County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLean County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
McLean County sits below Kentucky on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for McLean County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 21.3% of the year's total.
Overview
McLean County has recorded 108 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (21.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42322 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-69 (1) and US-41S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42322 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 McLean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McLean County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0081 | 22 |
| US-0431 | 20 |
| Ky0085 | 18 |
| Ky0136 | 16 |
| Ky0056 | 11 |
| Ky0140 | 3 |
| Ky0138 | 3 |
| Ky0593 | 2 |
ZIP 42322 at a glance
| Population | 53 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLean 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +63% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +51% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -37% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42322
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42322?
108 truck crashes have been reported in McLean County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 64 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42322?
The worst month is October: 21.3% of truck crashes in McLean County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42322?
Since 2015, McLean County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42322 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, McLean County has 101.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42322?
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.