ZIP 40856 (Miracle, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40856: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bell 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
3 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bell County compares with Kentucky
Bell County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bell County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 15.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Bell County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Bell County: 8.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bell County. They injured 87 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-119 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40856 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-25E (1) and US-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40856 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bell County.
- Check whether your routes use US-119, 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
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 Bell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 5 |
| US-25E | 1 |
| US-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bell County) |
|---|---|
| US-0025E | 51 |
| US-0119 | 22 |
| Ky0074 | 11 |
| Ky0066 | 6 |
| Ky0441 | 6 |
| Ky0221 | 5 |
| Ky2079 | 4 |
| 18Th St | 2 |
ZIP 40856 at a glance
| Population | 745 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,880 |
| Median home value | $80,630 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bell 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +39% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | -14% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | -33% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40856
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40856?
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bell County (87 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40856?
Since 2015, US-119 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40856: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40856?
November has the most truck crashes in Bell County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40856?
Since 2015, Bell County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40856 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bell County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40856?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.