ZIP 42333 (Cromwell, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42333: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 42333 at a glance: US-231 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42333: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 272 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ohio County since 2015: 150 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-231 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-65 (1), SR-9001 (1) and W Fredrick St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42333 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-231 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ohio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| SR-9001 | 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 42333 at a glance
| Population | 644 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,969 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 42333
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42333?
272 truck crashes have been reported in Ohio County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 150 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42333?
Since 2015, US-231 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42333: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42333?
October has the most truck crashes in Ohio County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42333?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ohio County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42333 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 97.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ohio County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42333?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.