ZIP 40862 (Partridge, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40862: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Letcher 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 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Letcher County compares with Kentucky
Letcher County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Letcher County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Letcher County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 14.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Letcher County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Letcher County: 8.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Letcher County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.7%.
November through March accounts for 29.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40862 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (2), US-119 (2), SR-160 (1) and SR-600 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40862 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, 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 Letcher County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-119 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-600 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Letcher County) |
|---|---|
| US-0119 | 31 |
| US-0023 | 24 |
| Ky0015 | 18 |
| Ky0007 | 11 |
| Ky0160 | 5 |
| Ky0806 | 4 |
| Ky0113 | 2 |
| Ky0463 | 2 |
ZIP 40862 at a glance
| Population | 525 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,992 |
| Median home value | $86,570 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Letcher 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 | 7 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +270% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -46% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 9 | -35% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40862
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40862?
Letcher County has had 112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40862?
Truck crashes in Letcher County peak in October, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40862?
Since 2015, Letcher County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40862 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Letcher County has 48.3 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40862?
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.