ZIP 42712 (Big Clifty, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42712: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardin 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
18 of 1,167 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Kentucky
Hardin County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Hardin County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 42712: SR-9001 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 42712.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardin County. They injured 519 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
SR-9001 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42712 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-84 (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42712 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-9001 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9001 | 4 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 699 |
| US-0031W | 71 |
| Wk9001 | 65 |
| US-0062 | 37 |
| Ky0222 | 34 |
| Ky0313 | 27 |
| Bg9002 | 26 |
| Ky0084 | 23 |
ZIP 42712 at a glance
| Population | 1,714 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,870 |
| Median home value | $139,490 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 48 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 86 | +81% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 99 | +15% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 90 | -9% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 90. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42712
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42712?
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (519 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42712?
Since 2015, SR-9001 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42712: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42712?
January has the most truck crashes in Hardin County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42712?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42712 compared with Kentucky?
Hardin County records 88.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42712?
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.