ZIP 42411 (Fredonia, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42411: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caldwell 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
4 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell County compares with Kentucky
Caldwell County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Caldwell County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Caldwell County: January worst month: 11.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caldwell County. They injured 72 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42411 since 2015: SR-293 (2), US-62 (2), I-24 (1), I-69 (1) and US-641 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42411 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-293 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| I-24 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| US-641 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0091 | 37 |
| Ky0139 | 35 |
| I-0069 | 33 |
| I-0024 | 24 |
| US-0062 | 14 |
| Ky0128 | 9 |
| Ky0293 | 7 |
| Ky0672 | 6 |
ZIP 42411 at a glance
| Population | 2,002 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,063 |
| Median home value | $95,703 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +86% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 17 | +52% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 18 | +6% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42411
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42411?
Caldwell County has had 197 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42411?
Truck crashes in Caldwell County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42411?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Caldwell County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42411 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Caldwell County has 129.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42411?
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.