ZIP 42788 (White Mills, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42788: 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 sits below Kentucky on 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.
What stands out in ZIP 42788: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 42788: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Hardin County has recorded 1,167 truck crashes since 2015, with 519 people injured and 37 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-9001 (4) 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 42788 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 5 |
| SR-9001 | 4 |
| 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 42788 at a glance
| Population | 192 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 90. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 42788
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42788?
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (519 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 42788?
I-65 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42788 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 42788?
The worst month is January: 9.5% of truck crashes in Hardin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 42788?
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 42788 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 88.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardin County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 42788?
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.