ZIP 40161 (Rhodelia, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40161: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meade 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
3 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meade County compares with Kentucky
Meade County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meade County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Meade County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Meade County: 10.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meade County since 2015: 71 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40161 happened on SR-477 (1) and SR-66 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40161 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meade County.
- 33.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Meade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-477 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meade County) |
|---|---|
| US-0031W | 15 |
| US-0060 | 14 |
| Ky0313 | 11 |
| Ky1638 | 10 |
| Ky0079 | 10 |
| Ky0144 | 8 |
| Ky1051 | 5 |
| Ky0228 | 5 |
ZIP 40161 at a glance
| Population | 182 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,348 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meade 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -2% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +71% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | +1% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40161
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40161?
Meade County has had 108 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 71 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40161?
Truck crashes in Meade County peak in January, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40161?
Since 2015, Meade County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40161 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Meade County has 31.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40161?
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.