ZIP 42741 (Glens Fork, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42741: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Adair County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Adair County: 1 in 115 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adair County. They injured 59 people and killed 7.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% 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 42741 happened on SR-55 (2), SR-9008 (2), SR-206 (1), SR-61 (1) and SR-80 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42741 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Adair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-9008 | 2 |
| SR-206 | 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 42741 at a glance
| Population | 420 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,269 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 42741
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42741?
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adair County (59 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42741?
Truck crashes in Adair County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42741?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adair County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42741 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Adair County records 54.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42741?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.