ZIP 41003 (Berry, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41003: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Kentucky
Harrison County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Harrison County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Harrison County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 33 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.4%).
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41003 happened on US-27 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41003 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 6.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 12 |
| US-0062 | 11 |
| Ky0982 | 6 |
| US-0027X | 5 |
| Ky0036 | 5 |
| Ky1032 | 3 |
| Ky0032 | 2 |
| Oddville Sunrise Rd | 2 |
ZIP 41003 at a glance
| Population | 3,138 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,625 |
| Median home value | $139,905 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +29% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +46% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | -24% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41003
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41003?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (33 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41003?
October has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41003?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41003 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 29.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41003?
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.