ZIP 42324 (Belton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42324: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Muhlenberg 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
7 of 283 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muhlenberg County compares with Kentucky
Muhlenberg County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muhlenberg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kentucky, Muhlenberg County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Muhlenberg County at a glance: 7.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Muhlenberg County has recorded 283 truck crashes since 2015, with 123 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42324 since 2015: US-431 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42324 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 7.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Muhlenberg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muhlenberg County) |
|---|---|
| Wk9001 | 82 |
| US-0431 | 43 |
| US-0062 | 28 |
| Ky1031 | 26 |
| Ky0181 | 22 |
| Ky0171 | 13 |
| Ky0189 | 10 |
| Ky0070 | 9 |
ZIP 42324 at a glance
| Population | 1,228 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,898 |
| Median home value | $176,550 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muhlenberg 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 | 19 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 26 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 25 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | -6% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42324
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42324?
Since 2015, 283 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Muhlenberg County (123 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42324?
March has the most truck crashes in Muhlenberg County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42324?
Since 2015, Muhlenberg County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42324 compare with Kentucky?
Muhlenberg County records 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42324?
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.