ZIP 40312 (Clay City, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40312: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Powell 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
5 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Powell County compares with Kentucky
Powell County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Powell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Powell County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Powell County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Powell County: 15.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Powell County. They injured 36 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40312 since 2015: SR-213 (2), SR-9000 (2) and SR-2001 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 8.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40312 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Powell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-9000 | 2 |
| SR-2001 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Powell County) |
|---|---|
| Ky9000 | 20 |
| Ky0011 | 18 |
| Ky0015 | 4 |
| Ky0213 | 3 |
| Ky0082 | 2 |
| Ky1057 | 2 |
| Ky2026 | 2 |
| Ky9000 Mountain Pkwy | 2 |
ZIP 40312 at a glance
| Population | 5,994 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,564 |
| Median home value | $151,823 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Powell 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | +1% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40312
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40312?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Powell County (36 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40312?
Truck crashes in Powell County peak in March, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40312?
Since 2015, Powell County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40312 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Powell County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40312?
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.