ZIP 42376 (Utica, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42376: 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 |
Daviess County has lower values than Kentucky for 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).
The headline for ZIP 42376: US-431 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42376 since 2015.
Overview
Daviess County has recorded 550 truck crashes since 2015, with 249 people injured and 21 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42376 is US-431, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-54 (2), SR-81 (2) and US-231 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42376 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Daviess County.
- Look at alternatives to US-431 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 3 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| SR-81 | 2 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| SR-2155 | 1 |
| SR-9007 | 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 42376 at a glance
| Population | 6,886 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,098 |
| Median home value | $191,904 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 44 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42376
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42376?
Since 2015, 550 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Daviess County (249 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42376?
Since 2015, US-431 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42376: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42376?
May has the most truck crashes in Daviess County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42376?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Daviess County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42376 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Daviess County has 44.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42376?
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.