ZIP 40830 (Gulston, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40830: 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.
What stands out in Harlan County: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 101 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harlan County since 2015: 55 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40830 is US-421, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-119 (2) and SR-3457 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40830 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harlan County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-421; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| US-119 | 2 |
| SR-3457 | 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 40830 at a glance
| Population | 312 |
| Density | 328 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $21,815 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40830
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40830?
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harlan County (55 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40830?
Since 2015, US-421 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40830: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40830?
The worst month is May: 11.9% of truck crashes in Harlan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40830?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harlan County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40830 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harlan County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40830?
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.