ZIP 42784 (Upton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42784: 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.
Hart County at a glance: 11.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
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
January has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 42784 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-357 (1), US-31E (1) and US-31W (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 42784 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hart County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Hart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 10 |
| SR-357 | 1 |
| US-31E | 1 |
| US-31W | 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 42784 at a glance
| Population | 3,089 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,699 |
| Median home value | $183,611 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 42784
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 42784?
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 42784?
I-65 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42784 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 42784?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Hart County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 42784?
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 42784 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Hart County has 270.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 42784?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.