ZIP 42328 (Centertown, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42328: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 42328 at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42328: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 272 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ohio County. They injured 150 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42328 is I-65, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-1379 (1), SR-9001 (1) and US-231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42328 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ohio County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, 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
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 Ohio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-1379 | 1 |
| SR-9001 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-431 | 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 42328 at a glance
| Population | 1,158 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,679 |
| Median home value | $97,091 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42328
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42328?
Since 2015, 272 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ohio County (150 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42328?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42328 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42328?
Truck crashes in Ohio County peak in October, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42328?
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 42328 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Ohio County has 97.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42328?
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.