ZIP 42330 (Central City, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42330: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 42330 at a glance: SR-9001 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 42330.
Overview
Police reported 283 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muhlenberg County since 2015: 123 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-9001 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42330 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-1379 (1), SR-181 (1) and US-431 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42330 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9001; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 7.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 |
| SR-181 | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 42330 at a glance
| Population | 9,367 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,226 |
| Median home value | $151,239 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 42330
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42330?
283 truck crashes have been reported in Muhlenberg County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 123 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42330?
Since 2015, SR-9001 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42330: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42330?
Truck crashes in Muhlenberg County peak in March, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42330?
Since 2015, Muhlenberg County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42330 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muhlenberg County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42330?
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.