ZIP 42722 (Canmer, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42722: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hart 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
2 of 625 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hart County compares with Kentucky
Hart County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hart County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 270.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 94% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hart County sits below Kentucky on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hart County at a glance: 11.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 625 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hart County. They injured 303 people and killed 27.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42722 happened on SR-569 (1) and US-31E (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42722 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hart County.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-569 | 1 |
| US-31E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hart County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 482 |
| Ky0335 | 29 |
| Ky0218 | 21 |
| Ky0088 | 18 |
| US-0031W | 11 |
| Ky0728 | 8 |
| US-0031E | 8 |
| Ky0571 | 4 |
ZIP 42722 at a glance
| Population | 596 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,110 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hart 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 | 18 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 28 | +54% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 49 | +76% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 55 | +13% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42722
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42722?
625 truck crashes have been reported in Hart County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 303 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42722?
Truck crashes in Hart County peak in January, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42722?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Hart County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 42722 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 270.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hart County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42722?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.