ZIP 42326 (Browder, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42326: 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 |
Muhlenberg County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Muhlenberg County: 7.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Muhlenberg County has recorded 283 truck crashes since 2015, with 123 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42326 happened on SR-9001 (2), SR-1379 (1) and US-431 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 42326 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-9001 | 2 |
| SR-1379 | 1 |
| 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 42326 at a glance
| Population | 283 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,167 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42326
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42326?
Muhlenberg County has had 283 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 123 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42326?
March has the most truck crashes in Muhlenberg County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42326?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muhlenberg County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42326 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muhlenberg County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42326?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.