ZIP 42602 (Albany, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42602: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinton 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
2 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Kentucky
Clinton County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Clinton County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clinton County: 10.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 17.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-1076 (1), SR-696 (1) and SR-834 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42602 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-127; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 5 |
| SR-1076 | 1 |
| SR-696 | 1 |
| SR-834 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0090 | 17 |
| US-0127 | 16 |
| Ky1076 | 9 |
| Ky1590 | 7 |
| Ky0415 | 2 |
| Ky0553 | 2 |
| Ky0558 | 2 |
| Ky0696 | 2 |
ZIP 42602 at a glance
| Population | 8,948 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,375 |
| Median home value | $137,672 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +140% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 5 | -15% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42602
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42602?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (38 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42602?
US-127 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42602 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42602?
March has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 17.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42602?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42602 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 63.4 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42602?
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.