ZIP 42717 (Burkesville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42717: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cumberland 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
1 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Kentucky
Cumberland County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 20.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 51% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Cumberland County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cumberland County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Overview
Cumberland County has recorded 35 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 20.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 42717 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-90 (2) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42717 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-90 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0090 | 17 |
| Ky0061 | 9 |
| Ky0449 | 2 |
| Ky0953 | 2 |
| Ky0485 | 1 |
| Ky0704 | 1 |
| Ky1880 | 1 |
| Sulpher Creek Rd | 1 |
ZIP 42717 at a glance
| Population | 5,969 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,978 |
| Median home value | $145,071 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +103% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 3 | -17% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42717
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42717?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (16 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42717?
The worst month is May: 14.3% of truck crashes in Cumberland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42717?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42717 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Cumberland County records 52.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42717?
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.