ZIP 42356 (Maple Mount, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42356: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Daviess 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
19 of 550 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Daviess County compares with Kentucky
Daviess County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Daviess County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Daviess County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Daviess County at a glance: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.5%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 550 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Daviess County. They injured 249 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42356 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-140 (1), SR-81 (1) and SR-9005 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42356 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Daviess County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-140 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| SR-9005 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| US-0060 | 115 |
| Wn9007 | 42 |
| Ky0054 | 33 |
| US-0431 | 29 |
| US-0231 | 28 |
| Ky0081 | 21 |
| Ky0056 | 12 |
| Ky2155 | 11 |
ZIP 42356 at a glance
| Population | 132 |
| Density | 1,135 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Daviess 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 | 35 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 36 | +3% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 49 | +36% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 44 | -10% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42356
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42356?
Daviess County has had 550 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 249 people and killing 21.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42356?
The worst month is May: 10.7% of truck crashes in Daviess County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42356?
Since 2015, Daviess County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42356 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 44.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Daviess County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42356?
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.