ZIP 40801 (Ages Brookside, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harlan 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
2 of 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harlan County compares with Kentucky
Harlan County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harlan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harlan County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Harlan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Harlan County at a glance: 6.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harlan County. They injured 55 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-421 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40801 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-3457 (1) and US-119 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40801 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harlan County.
- Check whether your routes use US-421, 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
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 Harlan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 3 |
| SR-3457 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harlan County) |
|---|---|
| US-0421 | 40 |
| US-0119 | 28 |
| Ky0038 | 7 |
| Ky0221 | 6 |
| Ky0072 | 3 |
| Ky0179 | 2 |
| Ky0215 | 2 |
| Ky2006 | 2 |
ZIP 40801 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harlan 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 | 3 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 23 | +574% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | -51% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 10 | -12% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40801?
Harlan County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40801?
NHTSA data shows US-421 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40801 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40801?
The worst month is May: 11.9% of truck crashes in Harlan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40801?
Since 2015, Harlan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40801 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harlan County has 35.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40801?
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.