ZIP 40351 (Morehead, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40351: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rowan 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 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rowan County compares with Kentucky
Rowan County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rowan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rowan County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Rowan County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 40351: I-64 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40351.
Overview
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rowan County. They injured 54 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40351 is I-64, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-32 (1), SR-519 (1) and SR-801 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40351 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rowan County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Rowan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 3 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-519 | 1 |
| SR-801 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rowan County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 66 |
| Ky0032 | 26 |
| Ky0377 | 13 |
| Ky0519 | 9 |
| US-0060 | 8 |
| Ky0801 | 7 |
| Ky1167 | 3 |
| Ky0158 | 3 |
ZIP 40351 at a glance
| Population | 22,322 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,835 |
| Median home value | $167,963 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rowan 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 | 11 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +39% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | -2% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | -20% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40351
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40351?
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rowan County (54 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40351?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40351: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40351?
Truck crashes in Rowan County peak in March, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40351?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rowan County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40351 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Rowan County has 51.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40351?
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.