ZIP 42647 (Stearns, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42647: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, McCreary 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.
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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 69 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42647 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42647 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.3% 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 McCreary County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 42647 at a glance
| Population | 3,349 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,927 |
| Median home value | $80,862 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 42647
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42647?
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 42647?
The worst month is August: 15.3% of truck crashes in McCreary County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42647?
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 42647 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 42647?
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.