ZIP 42749 (Horse Cave, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42749: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hart County: 11.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 625 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hart County since 2015: 303 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42749 is I-65, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-90 (4), CR-STATE Quarry Rd (1) and SR-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42749 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hart County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| SR-90 | 4 |
| CR-STATE Quarry Rd | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 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 42749 at a glance
| Population | 4,423 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,500 |
| Median home value | $136,034 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 42749
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42749?
Since 2015, 625 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hart County (303 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42749?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42749 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42749?
Truck crashes in Hart County peak in January, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42749?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hart County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42749 compared with Kentucky?
Hart County records 270.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42749?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.