ZIP 41121 (Argillite, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41121: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greenup 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 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenup County compares with Kentucky
Greenup County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenup County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenup County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.0 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Greenup County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Greenup County: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 104 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greenup County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
SR-67 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 41121 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by S. Big Run Road (1), SR-180 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41121 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenup County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greenup County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 2 |
| S. Big Run Road | 1 |
| SR-180 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenup County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 40 |
| Ky0067 | 10 |
| Ky0010 | 7 |
| Ky0007 | 7 |
| Ky0001 | 6 |
| Ky0008 | 5 |
| Ky0002 | 5 |
| Ky0005 | 3 |
ZIP 41121 at a glance
| Population | 1,382 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,314 |
| Median home value | $117,371 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenup 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +6% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -37% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 41121
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41121?
Greenup County has had 104 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 41121?
NHTSA data shows SR-67 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41121 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41121?
Truck crashes in Greenup County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41121?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Greenup County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41121 compared with Kentucky?
Greenup County records 25.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41121?
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.