ZIP 40376 (Slade, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40376: 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Powell County: 15.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Powell County. They injured 36 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.5%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40376 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-191 (1), SR-213 (1) and SR-715 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.1% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40376 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Powell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-715 | 1 |
| SR-9000 | 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 40376 at a glance
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 40376
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40376?
62 truck crashes have been reported in Powell County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 36 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40376?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40376 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40376?
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 40376?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Powell County since 2015 (8.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40376 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Powell County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40376?
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.