ZIP 41083 (Sanders, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41083: 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 |
Carroll County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Carroll County: 26.5% in rain, sleet or snow, against 17.5% across Kentucky.
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
Truck crashes peak in September (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-42 (2), SR-156 (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41083 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 4 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| Sr- 156 | 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 41083 at a glance
| Population | 1,663 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,088 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41083
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41083?
Carroll County has had 499 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 41083?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41083: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41083?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in September, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41083?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41083 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 380.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41083?
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.