ZIP 42757 (Magnolia, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42757: 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 |
Hart County has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hart County: 11.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Overview
Police reported 625 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hart County since 2015: 303 people were injured and 27 were killed.
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%).
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
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-210 (2), SR-357 (1) and SR-569 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42757 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| SR-357 | 1 |
| SR-569 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-31E | 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 42757 at a glance
| Population | 2,547 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,467 |
| Median home value | $132,044 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42757
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42757?
Hart County has had 625 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 303 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 42757?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42757 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42757?
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 42757?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hart County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42757 compare with Kentucky?
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 42757?
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.