ZIP 41002 (Augusta, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bracken 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
0 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bracken County compares with Kentucky
Bracken County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bracken County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bracken County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Bracken County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Bracken County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bracken County. They injured 40 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 72 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41002 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bracken County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41002 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Bracken County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bracken County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0009 | 29 |
| Ky0008 | 11 |
| Ky0022 | 2 |
| 4Th St | 1 |
| Aa Hwy | 1 |
| Chaney Rd | 1 |
| Cr1310 Union Chapel Rd | 1 |
| Cr1327 | 1 |
ZIP 41002 at a glance
| Population | 2,543 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,047 |
| Median home value | $144,748 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bracken 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +40% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | -48% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41002
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41002?
56 truck crashes have been reported in Bracken County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 40 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41002?
Truck crashes in Bracken County peak in October, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41002?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Bracken County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41002 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Bracken County has 59.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41002?
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.