ZIP 40997 (Walker, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40997: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Knox 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
4 of 164 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Kentucky
Knox County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Knox County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Knox County: 1.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 164 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 1.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40997 since 2015: US-119 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40997 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-0025E | 92 |
| Ky0011 | 16 |
| Ky1304 | 6 |
| Ky0229 | 6 |
| US-25 | 4 |
| Ky0223 | 3 |
| Ky0459 | 2 |
| Ky0830 | 2 |
ZIP 40997 at a glance
| Population | 404 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 9 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 14 | +60% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +3% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -10% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40997
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40997?
Knox County has had 164 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 89 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40997?
The worst month is October: 12.8% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40997?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40997 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 47.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40997?
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.