ZIP 40701 (Corbin, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Whitley 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
6 of 448 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whitley County compares with Kentucky
Whitley County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitley County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Whitley County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Whitley County: 27.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 17.5% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 448 crashes involving commercial trucks in Whitley County since 2015: 207 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-3041 (1), US-25 (1) and US-25W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40701 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitley County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 5.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Whitley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-3041 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
| US-25W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitley County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 335 |
| US-0025W | 37 |
| Ky0092 | 26 |
| Ky0026 | 5 |
| Ky3041 | 3 |
| Ky0904 | 3 |
| Ky0204 | 2 |
| Ky0296 | 2 |
ZIP 40701 at a glance
| Population | 30,526 |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,204 |
| Median home value | $156,927 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitley 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 | 32 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 34 | +7% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +11% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 40 | +5% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40701
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40701?
Whitley County has had 448 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 207 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40701?
I-75 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40701 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40701?
Truck crashes in Whitley County peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40701?
Since 2015, Whitley County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40701 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Whitley County records 102.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40701?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.