ZIP 41139 (Flatwoods, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41139: 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. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Greenup County at a glance: 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 41139 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 42nd St (1), SR-180 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41139 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Greenup County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 2 |
| 42nd St | 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 41139 at a glance
| Population | 8,085 |
| Density | 379 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,034 |
| Median home value | $115,944 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41139
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41139?
104 truck crashes have been reported in Greenup County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 61 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 41139?
SR-67 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41139 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41139?
January has the most truck crashes in Greenup County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41139?
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 41139 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 25.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greenup County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41139?
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.