ZIP 42743 (Greensburg, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42743: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Green 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
0 of 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Green County compares with Kentucky
Green County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Green County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Green County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Green County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Green County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Green County. They injured 16 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 122 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42743 since 2015: US-68 (2) and CR-OLD Summersville Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Green County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42743 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Green County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Summersville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Green County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0088 | 11 |
| US-0068 | 10 |
| Ky0061 | 8 |
| Ky0218 | 2 |
| Cr1217 | 1 |
| Ky0417 | 1 |
| Ky0424 | 1 |
| Ky0566 | 1 |
ZIP 42743 at a glance
| Population | 9,342 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,457 |
| Median home value | $137,115 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Green 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +32% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -40% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42743
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42743?
Green County has had 36 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 16 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42743?
The worst month is January: 13.9% of truck crashes in Green County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42743?
Since 2015, Green County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 42743 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Green County has 26.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42743?
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.