ZIP 42332 (Cleaton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42332: 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.
The headline for ZIP 42332: SR-9001 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42332: 2 since 2015.
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
Truck crashes peak in March (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42332 is SR-9001, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-1379 (1), SR-181 (1) and US-431 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42332 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-9001, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 42332 at a glance
| Population | 20 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 42332
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42332?
283 truck crashes have been reported in Muhlenberg County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 123 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42332?
Since 2015, SR-9001 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42332: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42332?
March has the most truck crashes in Muhlenberg County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42332?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Muhlenberg County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 42332 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
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 42332?
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.