ZIP 40863 (Pathfork, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40863: 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.
Harlan County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-119 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40863 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-119; 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-119 | 4 |
| US-58 | 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 40863 at a glance
| Population | 706 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,578 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
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 40863
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40863?
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harlan County (55 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40863?
Since 2015, US-119 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40863: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40863?
May has the most truck crashes in Harlan County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40863?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Harlan County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40863 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harlan County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40863?
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.