ZIP 42501 (Somerset, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pulaski 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
15 of 376 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Kentucky
Pulaski County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 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) | 43.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Pulaski County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pulaski County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 376 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pulaski County. They injured 216 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42501 happened on SR-461 (2), SR-80 (2) and SR-914 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42501 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-461 | 2 |
| SR-80 | 2 |
| SR-914 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 92 |
| Ky0080 | 69 |
| Ky0914 | 44 |
| Ky1247 | 22 |
| Ky0461 | 20 |
| Ln9008 | 18 |
| Ky0039 | 9 |
| Ky0090 | 8 |
ZIP 42501 at a glance
| Population | 18,214 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,965 |
| Median home value | $141,839 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 22 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | +39% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | -1% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 34 | +12% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42501
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42501?
Pulaski County has had 376 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 216 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42501?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in November, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42501?
Since 2015, Pulaski County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42501 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pulaski County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42501?
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.