ZIP 41031 (Cynthiana, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41031: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Harrison County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.2%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41031 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-982 (2) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41031 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 6.2% 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
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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-982 | 2 |
| US-27 | 1 |
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 41031 at a glance
| Population | 16,624 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,883 |
| Median home value | $199,292 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41031
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41031?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (33 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41031?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in October, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41031?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Harrison County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41031 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 41031?
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.