ZIP 42746 (Hardyville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42746: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hart 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 625 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hart County compares with Kentucky
Hart County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hart County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 270.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 94% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Hart County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hart County at a glance: 11.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 625 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hart County. They injured 303 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42746 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-569 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42746 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hart County.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-569 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hart County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 482 |
| Ky0335 | 29 |
| Ky0218 | 21 |
| Ky0088 | 18 |
| US-0031W | 11 |
| Ky0728 | 8 |
| US-0031E | 8 |
| Ky0571 | 4 |
ZIP 42746 at a glance
| Population | 2,101 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,000 |
| Median home value | $121,625 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hart 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 | 18 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 28 | +54% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 49 | +76% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 55 | +13% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42746
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42746?
Since 2015, 625 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hart County (303 injured, 27 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42746?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Hart County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42746?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Hart County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 42746 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Hart County records 270.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42746?
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.