ZIP 42642 (Russell Springs, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42642: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Russell 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 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Russell County compares with Kentucky
Russell County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Russell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Russell County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 15.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Russell County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Russell County: April 15.7% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Russell County. They injured 28 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 15.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42642 since 2015: US-127 (2), SR-80 (1) and SR-9008 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42642 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 33.3% 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 Russell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 2 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| SR-9008 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Russell County) |
|---|---|
| US-0127 | 29 |
| Ln9008 | 14 |
| Ky0076 | 5 |
| Ky0910 | 4 |
| Ky0080 | 3 |
| Ky0055 | 2 |
| Ky0619 | 2 |
| Ky1870 | 2 |
ZIP 42642 at a glance
| Population | 13,459 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,633 |
| Median home value | $152,888 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Russell 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 5 | +80% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +21% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +26% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42642
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42642?
Russell County has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42642?
The worst month is April: 15.7% of truck crashes in Russell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42642?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Russell County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42642 compared with Kentucky?
Russell County records 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42642?
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.