ZIP 41040 (Falmouth, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41040: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pendleton 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 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pendleton County compares with Kentucky
Pendleton County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pendleton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pendleton County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 9.3% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Pendleton County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Pendleton County: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.2%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 99 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pendleton County since 2015: 44 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41040 happened on US-27 (2) and SR-177 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 8.1%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41040 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pendleton County.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Pendleton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 2 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pendleton County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 39 |
| Ky0177 | 10 |
| Ky0009 | 8 |
| Ky1657 | 6 |
| Ky0017 | 6 |
| Ky0022 | 4 |
| Ky0467 | 4 |
| Ky0008 | 2 |
ZIP 41040 at a glance
| Population | 7,040 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,147 |
| Median home value | $134,171 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pendleton 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +36% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -18% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +7% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41040
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41040?
Pendleton County has had 99 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41040?
December has the most truck crashes in Pendleton County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41040?
Since 2015, Pendleton County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41040 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 59.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pendleton County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41040?
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.