ZIP 42516 (Bethelridge, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42516: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Casey 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
0 of 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Casey County compares with Kentucky
Casey County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Casey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Casey County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Casey County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Casey County: 9.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Casey County has recorded 66 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 16.7% of truck crashes.
1.6% 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 42516 happened on SR-1247 (1), SR-635 (1), SR-9008 (1) and US-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Casey County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42516 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Casey County.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Casey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1247 | 1 |
| SR-635 | 1 |
| SR-9008 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Casey County) |
|---|---|
| US-0127 | 19 |
| Ky0070 | 17 |
| Ky0910 | 4 |
| Ky1552 | 3 |
| Ky0049 | 3 |
| Ky0243 | 2 |
| Ky0501 | 2 |
| Ky1640 | 2 |
ZIP 42516 at a glance
| Population | 540 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,375 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Casey 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +57% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +71% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | -35% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42516
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42516?
Casey County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42516?
June has the most truck crashes in Casey County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42516?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Casey County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42516 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 34.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Casey County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42516?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.