ZIP 42431 (Madisonville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42431: 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 sits below Kentucky on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for ZIP 42431: I-69 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42431: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 378 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hopkins County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 47.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42431 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 and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42431 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 |
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 42431 at a glance
| Population | 27,207 |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,905 |
| Median home value | $158,573 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 42431
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42431?
Hopkins County has had 378 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42431?
I-69 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42431 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42431?
July has the most truck crashes in Hopkins County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42431?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Hopkins County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42431 compared with Kentucky?
Hopkins County records 71.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42431?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.