ZIP 42369 (Rockport, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42369: 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 sits below Kentucky on 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 42369 at a glance: US-231 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 42369.
Overview
Ohio County has recorded 272 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 36.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-231 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42369 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-65 (1), SR-1379 (1) and SR-9001 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42369 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ohio County.
- Check whether your routes use US-231, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 2 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| SR-1379 | 1 |
| SR-9001 | 1 |
| US-431 | 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 42369 at a glance
| Population | 223 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,750 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 42369
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42369?
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 42369?
NHTSA data shows US-231 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42369 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42369?
October has the most truck crashes in Ohio County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42369?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ohio County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42369 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ohio County has 97.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42369?
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.