ZIP 40844 (Hoskinston, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40844: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leslie 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 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leslie County compares with Kentucky
Leslie County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leslie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leslie County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 6.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Leslie County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Leslie County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 19.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 47 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leslie County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 91 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 19.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 14.9% of truck crashes.
2.3% 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 40844 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-421 (2) and CR-DUSTY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40844 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leslie County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Leslie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 2 |
| CR-DUSTY Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leslie County) |
|---|---|
| US-0421 | 19 |
| Hr9006 | 10 |
| Ky0080 | 6 |
| Ky0699 | 4 |
| Ky0406 | 2 |
| Cr1040 Lower Mcintosh Access Rd | 1 |
| Cr1051 | 1 |
| Ky0118 | 1 |
ZIP 40844 at a glance
| Population | 25 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leslie 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +41% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 4 | -65% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +15% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40844
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40844?
Leslie County has had 47 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40844?
The worst month is July: 19.1% of truck crashes in Leslie County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40844?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Leslie County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40844 compare with Kentucky?
Leslie County records 41.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40844?
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.