ZIP 42533 (Ferguson, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42533: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Pulaski County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher 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
Police reported 376 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 216 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42533 since 2015: SR-80 (2), SR-914 (2), SR-461 (1), SR-90 (1) and SR-9008 (1). No single road stands out.
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 42533 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 2 |
| SR-914 | 2 |
| SR-461 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| SR-9008 | 1 |
| US-27 | 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 42533 at a glance
| Population | 897 |
| Density | 214 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,000 |
| Median home value | $127,527 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42533
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42533?
376 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 216 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42533?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in November, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42533?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 42533 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Pulaski County records 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42533?
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.