ZIP 41124 (Blaine, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41124: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence 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
3 of 63 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lawrence County compares with Kentucky
Lawrence County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 24.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 7.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Lawrence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lawrence County: 24.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 63 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lawrence County. They injured 27 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 70 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 41124.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41124 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% 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
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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 36 |
| Ky0003 | 6 |
| Ky0032 | 6 |
| Ky2565 | 3 |
| Ky0645 | 2 |
| Cr1101 Little Blaine Creek | 1 |
| Ky0201 | 1 |
| Ky0581 | 1 |
ZIP 41124 at a glance
| Population | 1,131 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,139 |
| Median home value | $105,087 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 11 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 7 | -41% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 5 | -25% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41124
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41124?
Lawrence County has had 63 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41124?
The worst month is February: 14.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41124?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41124 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 32.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41124?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.