ZIP 42759 (Marrowbone, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42759: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cumberland 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
1 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Kentucky
Cumberland County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 20.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 51% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Cumberland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cumberland County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Cumberland County has recorded 35 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 20.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42759 happened on SR-90 (2), SR-163 (1) and SR-496 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42759 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-90 | 2 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-496 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0090 | 17 |
| Ky0061 | 9 |
| Ky0449 | 2 |
| Ky0953 | 2 |
| Ky0485 | 1 |
| Ky0704 | 1 |
| Ky1880 | 1 |
| Sulpher Creek Rd | 1 |
ZIP 42759 at a glance
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +103% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 3 | -17% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42759
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42759?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (16 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42759?
The worst month is May: 14.3% of truck crashes in Cumberland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42759?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Cumberland County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 42759 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42759?
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.