ZIP 42733 (Elk Horn, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42733: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Taylor 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 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with Kentucky
Taylor County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Taylor County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Taylor County: 12.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Taylor County. They injured 54 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-55 (2), SR-1157 (1) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42733 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-1157 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0055 | 23 |
| US-0068 | 22 |
| Ky0210 | 14 |
| Ky0070 | 12 |
| Ky0372 | 2 |
| Ky0527 | 2 |
| Sportsman Lake Rd | 2 |
| Black Gnat Rd | 1 |
ZIP 42733 at a glance
| Population | 1,610 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,250 |
| Median home value | $169,360 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -4% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | +11% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +23% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42733
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42733?
Taylor County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42733?
SR-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42733 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42733?
The worst month is November: 12.2% of truck crashes in Taylor County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42733?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42733 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Taylor County records 29.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42733?
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.