ZIP 40419 (Crab Orchard, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40419: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
7 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Kentucky
Lincoln County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Lincoln 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.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 75 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40419 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-150 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 6.1%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40419 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| US-150 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 38 |
| US-0150 | 29 |
| US-0127 | 8 |
| Ky0078 | 6 |
| Ky0039 | 5 |
| Ky0643 | 4 |
| Ky0698 | 3 |
| Ky0198 | 3 |
ZIP 40419 at a glance
| Population | 5,250 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,549 |
| Median home value | $121,966 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +26% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | -14% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +18% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40419
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40419?
Lincoln County has had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40419?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40419: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40419?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in October, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40419?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (6.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40419 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40419?
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.