ZIP 41159 (Martha, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41159: 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 |
Lawrence County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lawrence County at a glance: 24.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
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
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 41159.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41159 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment 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 41159 at a glance
| Population | 514 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,096 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 41159
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41159?
Lawrence County has had 63 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41159?
The worst month is February: 14.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41159?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41159 compare with Kentucky?
Lawrence County records 32.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41159?
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.