ZIP 40868 (Stinnett, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40868: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Leslie County: July worst month: 19.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Leslie County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 91 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (19.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (14.9%).
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40868 since 2015: US-421 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40868 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Leslie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 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 40868 at a glance
| Population | 1,417 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,932 |
| Median home value | $72,383 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40868
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40868?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Leslie County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 35 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40868?
Truck crashes in Leslie County peak in July, with 19.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40868?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Leslie County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 40868 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
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 40868?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.