ZIP 42410 (Earlington, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42410: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hopkins 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
11 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hopkins County compares with Kentucky
Hopkins County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hopkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hopkins County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Hopkins County has lower values than Kentucky for injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 42410: I-69 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42410 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 378 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hopkins County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42410 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-70 (1), SR-813 (1) and SR-9001 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42410 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hopkins County.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Hopkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| SR-813 | 1 |
| SR-9001 | 1 |
| SR-9004 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hopkins County) |
|---|---|
| I-0069 | 135 |
| Eb9004 | 27 |
| Ky0138 | 24 |
| Wk9001 | 23 |
| US-0041A | 19 |
| Ky0070 | 19 |
| US-0041 | 17 |
| Ky0281 | 11 |
ZIP 42410 at a glance
| Population | 1,084 |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,194 |
| Median home value | $55,479 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hopkins 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 | 38 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +9% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | -16% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42410
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42410?
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hopkins County (153 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42410?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42410 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42410?
The worst month is July: 10.6% of truck crashes in Hopkins County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42410?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hopkins County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42410 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hopkins County has 71.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42410?
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.