ZIP 42635 (Pine Knot, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42635: 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.2%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCreary County. They injured 34 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 69 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
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 42635 since 2015: US-27 (3) and SR-92 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42635 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 McCreary County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
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 42635 at a glance
| Population | 4,736 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $24,412 |
| Median home value | $93,213 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 42635
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42635?
59 truck crashes have been reported in McCreary County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 34 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42635?
Truck crashes in McCreary County peak in August, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42635?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in McCreary County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42635 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, McCreary County has 31.3 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42635?
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.