ZIP 42742 (Gradyville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42742: 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Adair County has recorded 126 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-9008 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-55 (1), SR-61 (1) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42742 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-9008 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-9008 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-68 | 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 42742 at a glance
| Population | 72 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| 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 |
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 42742
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42742?
Adair County has had 126 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42742?
SR-9008 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42742 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42742?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Adair County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42742?
Since 2015, Adair County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42742 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
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 42742?
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.