ZIP 40873 (Wallins Creek, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40873: 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 |
Harlan County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Harlan County at a glance: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Harlan County has recorded 101 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 6 killed.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40873 happened on US-119 (2) and US-421 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 40873 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harlan County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
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 40873 at a glance
| Population | 2,167 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,359 |
| Median home value | $107,538 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 40873
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40873?
101 truck crashes have been reported in Harlan County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 55 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40873?
The worst month is May: 11.9% of truck crashes in Harlan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40873?
Since 2015, Harlan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40873 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40873?
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.