ZIP 42748 (Hodgenville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42748: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Larue 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 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Larue County compares with Kentucky
Larue County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Larue County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Larue County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Larue County has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Larue County: 8.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Larue County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42748 happened on I-65 (2), SR-210 (2), SR-61 (2), SR-357 (1) and US-31 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42748 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- With 8.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Larue County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| SR-357 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-31E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Larue County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 70 |
| Ky0061 | 12 |
| US-0031E | 10 |
| Ky0084 | 10 |
| Ky0210 | 8 |
| Ky0470 | 3 |
| Ky0224 | 2 |
| Ky0357 | 2 |
ZIP 42748 at a glance
| Population | 9,365 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,691 |
| Median home value | $189,716 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Larue 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 11 | +85% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +14% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -23% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42748
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42748?
Larue County has had 129 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42748?
June has the most truck crashes in Larue County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42748?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Larue County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42748 compare with Kentucky?
Larue County records 73.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42748?
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.