ZIP 41135 (Emerson, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41135: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lewis 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 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with Kentucky
Lewis County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 5.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Lewis County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Lewis County at a glance: 17.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 72 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lewis County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 60 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-377 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41135 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lewis County.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-377 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0009 | 25 |
| Ky0008 | 15 |
| Ky0010 | 7 |
| Ky0344 | 7 |
| Ky3037 | 3 |
| Ky0377 | 3 |
| Ky0057 | 3 |
| Ky0059 | 2 |
ZIP 41135 at a glance
| Population | 322 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,344 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 11 | +103% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 7 | -36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -14% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41135
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41135?
72 truck crashes have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 34 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 41135?
I-64 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41135 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41135?
August has the most truck crashes in Lewis County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41135?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41135 compared with Kentucky?
Lewis County records 47.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41135?
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.