ZIP 42631 (Marshes Siding, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42631: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McCreary 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
3 of 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCreary County compares with Kentucky
McCreary County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCreary County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCreary County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
McCreary County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
McCreary County at a glance: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.2%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in McCreary County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 69 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42631 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42631 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McCreary County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McCreary County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCreary County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 34 |
| Ky0092 | 13 |
| Ky1651 | 3 |
| Ky2792 | 2 |
| Century Ln | 1 |
| Cr1110 Kidd School Rd | 1 |
| Ky0090 | 1 |
| Ky3257 | 1 |
ZIP 42631 at a glance
| Population | 66 |
| Density | 196 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCreary 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +40% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +9% | 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42631
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42631?
59 truck crashes have been reported in McCreary County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 34 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42631?
Truck crashes in McCreary County peak in August, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42631?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCreary County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42631 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McCreary County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42631?
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.