ZIP 41008 (Carrollton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41008: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
8 of 499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Kentucky
Carroll County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 380.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 5.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kentucky, Carroll County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Carroll County: 26.5% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Kentucky: 17.5%).
Overview
Police reported 499 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 218 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 41008 is I-71, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41008 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 5.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 6 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-0071 | 382 |
| Ky0036 | 33 |
| US-0042 | 32 |
| Ky0227 | 17 |
| Ky0389 | 4 |
| Ky0055 | 3 |
| Cr1311 | 2 |
| General Butler State Park Rd | 2 |
ZIP 41008 at a glance
| Population | 7,698 |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,844 |
| Median home value | $150,097 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 27 | +86% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 33 | +24% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 44 | +33% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41008
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41008?
499 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 218 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 41008?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41008: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41008?
The worst month is September: 12.6% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41008?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41008 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 380.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41008?
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.