ZIP 41168 (Rush, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41168: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boyd 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Boyd County compares with Kentucky
Boyd County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boyd County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Boyd County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Boyd County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (21 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 247 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boyd County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
7.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 41168 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (1), S. Big Run Road (1) and SR-180 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.5% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41168 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boyd County.
- Look at alternatives to US-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.7% 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
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 Boyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| S. Big Run Road | 1 |
| SR-180 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boyd County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 61 |
| US-0023 | 49 |
| US-0060 | 42 |
| Ky0180 | 9 |
| Ky0005 | 8 |
| US-0023X | 8 |
| Flying J Rd | 4 |
| Ky0003 | 4 |
ZIP 41168 at a glance
| Population | 3,673 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,338 |
| Median home value | $141,754 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boyd 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 | 24 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +36% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | -20% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 20 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, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41168
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41168?
247 truck crashes have been reported in Boyd County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 108 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 41168?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41168 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41168?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Boyd County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41168?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Boyd County since 2015 (8.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 41168 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Boyd County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41168?
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.