ZIP 42776 (Sonora, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42776: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardin 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
18 of 1,167 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Kentucky
Hardin County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Hardin County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 42776: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42776: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardin County. They injured 519 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% 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 42776 is I-65, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-9001 (3), SR-357 (1) and US-31W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42776 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% 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
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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| SR-9001 | 3 |
| SR-357 | 1 |
| US-31W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 699 |
| US-0031W | 71 |
| Wk9001 | 65 |
| US-0062 | 37 |
| Ky0222 | 34 |
| Ky0313 | 27 |
| Bg9002 | 26 |
| Ky0084 | 23 |
ZIP 42776 at a glance
| Population | 2,082 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,771 |
| Median home value | $179,331 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 48 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 86 | +81% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 99 | +15% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 90 | -9% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 90 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42776
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 42776?
1,167 truck crashes have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 519 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 42776?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42776 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42776?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in January, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42776?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 42776 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 88.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42776?
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.