ZIP 42649 (Strunk, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42649: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
McCreary County at a glance: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCreary County. They injured 34 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.6%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come 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 42649 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McCreary County.
- Check whether your routes use US-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McCreary County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 4 |
| 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 42649 at a glance
| Population | 2,003 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,382 |
| Median home value | $89,859 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42649
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42649?
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCreary County (34 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42649?
NHTSA data shows US-27 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42649 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42649?
August has the most truck crashes in McCreary County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42649?
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 42649 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McCreary County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42649?
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.