ZIP 41143 (Grayson, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41143: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Carter County: 8.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 240 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carter County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 36.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
8.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 41143 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-CORY Rd (1), SR-9 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41143 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 2 |
| CR-CORY Rd | 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 41143 at a glance
| Population | 13,242 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,257 |
| Median home value | $140,371 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 41143
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41143?
Carter County has had 240 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 41143?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41143 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41143?
Truck crashes in Carter County peak in July, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41143?
Since 2015, Carter County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41143 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 78.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carter County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41143?
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.