ZIP 42345 (Greenville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42345: 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 runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Muhlenberg County: 7.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 283 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Muhlenberg County. They injured 123 people and killed 8.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42345 happened on SR-181 (1), SR-9001 (1), US-431 (1) and US-62 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42345 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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-181 | 1 |
| SR-9001 | 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 42345 at a glance
| Population | 11,440 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,222 |
| Median home value | $132,346 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42345
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42345?
283 truck crashes have been reported in Muhlenberg County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 123 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42345?
March has the most truck crashes in Muhlenberg County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42345?
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 42345 compared with Kentucky?
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 42345?
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.