ZIP 42765 (Munfordville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42765: 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 runs above Kentucky on 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
Hart County has recorded 625 truck crashes since 2015, with 303 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 42765 is I-65, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-218 (1) and SR-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 42765 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hart County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 11.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Hart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 11 |
| 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 42765 at a glance
| Population | 7,149 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,688 |
| Median home value | $135,353 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 42765
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42765?
Since 2015, 625 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hart County (303 injured, 27 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42765?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42765: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42765?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Hart County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42765?
Since 2015, Hart County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42765 compare 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 42765?
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.