ZIP 40843 (Holmes Mill, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40843: 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 |
Harlan County sits below Kentucky 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 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
The worst month is May with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40843 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-160 (1) and SR-600 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40843 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Harlan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-600 | 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 40843 at a glance
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 40843
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40843?
Harlan County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40843?
May has the most truck crashes in Harlan County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40843?
Since 2015, Harlan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40843 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harlan County has 35.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40843?
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.