ZIP 42728 (Columbia, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42728: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adair 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 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adair County compares with Kentucky
Adair County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adair County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Adair County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Adair County: 1 in 115 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 126 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adair County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
SR-9008 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42728 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-206 (1), SR-55 (1) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42728 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9008; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Adair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9008 | 2 |
| SR-206 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| SR-900 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adair County) |
|---|---|
| Ln9008 | 28 |
| Ky0055 | 25 |
| Ky0061 | 15 |
| Ky0080 | 9 |
| Ky0206 | 7 |
| Ky0055X | 5 |
| Ky0076 | 5 |
| Ky0704 | 5 |
ZIP 42728 at a glance
| Population | 16,412 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,623 |
| Median home value | $141,274 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adair 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +66% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | -19% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +65% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42728
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42728?
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adair County (59 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42728?
SR-9008 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42728 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42728?
Truck crashes in Adair County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42728?
Since 2015, Adair County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42728 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 54.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adair County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42728?
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.