ZIP 41142 (Grahn, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41142: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carter 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 240 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carter County compares with Kentucky
Carter County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carter County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Carter County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Carter County: 8.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 240 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carter County. They injured 85 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
8.4% 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). Next come CR-CORY Rd (1), SR-504 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41142 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| CR-CORY Rd | 1 |
| SR-504 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carter County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 140 |
| Ky0001 | 25 |
| Ky0009 | 12 |
| Ky0007 | 12 |
| Ky0002 | 12 |
| US-0060 | 9 |
| Carol Malone Blvd | 5 |
| Ky0955 | 3 |
ZIP 41142 at a glance
| Population | 89 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carter 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +29% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | +3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 21 | +1% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41142
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41142?
240 truck crashes have been reported in Carter County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 85 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 41142?
I-64 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41142 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41142?
Truck crashes in Carter County peak in July, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41142?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carter County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41142 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Carter County records 78.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41142?
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.