ZIP 42366 (Philpot, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42366: 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).
ZIP 42366 at a glance: SR-54 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42366 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 550 crashes involving commercial trucks in Daviess County since 2015: 249 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by E Highland Ct (1), SR-144 (1) and SR-1456 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42366 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Daviess County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-54 | 2 |
| E Highland Ct | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-1456 | 1 |
| SR-2155 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 42366 at a glance
| Population | 5,851 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,672 |
| Median home value | $234,526 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42366
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42366?
Since 2015, 550 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Daviess County (249 injured, 21 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42366?
NHTSA data shows SR-54 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42366 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42366?
May has the most truck crashes in Daviess County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42366?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Daviess County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42366 compare 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 42366?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.