ZIP 42442 (Nortonville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42442: 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 runs above Kentucky on morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
ZIP 42442 at a glance: I-69 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42442 since 2015.
Overview
Hopkins County has recorded 378 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 47.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 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 42442 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.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| 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 42442 at a glance
| Population | 2,991 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,190 |
| Median home value | $122,628 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 42442
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42442?
378 truck crashes have been reported in Hopkins County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 153 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42442?
I-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42442 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42442?
The worst month is July: 10.6% of truck crashes in Hopkins County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42442?
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 42442 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 71.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hopkins County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42442?
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.