ZIP 42764 (Mount Sherman, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42764: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Green 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
0 of 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Green County compares with Kentucky
Green County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Green County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Green County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Green County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Kentucky on morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 42764 at a glance: SR-210 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42764: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Green County has recorded 36 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 122 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (13.9%).
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-210 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42764 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-569 (1), US-31 (1) and US-31E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Green County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42764 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-210; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Green County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-210 | 3 |
| SR-569 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-31E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Green County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0088 | 11 |
| US-0068 | 10 |
| Ky0061 | 8 |
| Ky0218 | 2 |
| Cr1217 | 1 |
| Ky0417 | 1 |
| Ky0424 | 1 |
| Ky0566 | 1 |
ZIP 42764 at a glance
| Population | 536 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,929 |
| Median home value | $142,977 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Green 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +32% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -40% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42764
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42764?
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Green County (16 injured, 2 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42764?
NHTSA data shows SR-210 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42764 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42764?
January has the most truck crashes in Green County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42764?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Green County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42764 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 26.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Green County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42764?
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.