ZIP 41169 (Russell, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41169: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Greenup County: 8.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 104 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greenup County. They injured 61 people and killed 8.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Within this area, SR-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come 42nd St (1), SR-522 (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 41169 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 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-522 | 1 |
| US-23 | 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 41169 at a glance
| Population | 5,560 |
| Density | 345 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,473 |
| Median home value | $162,694 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 41169
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41169?
Since 2015, 104 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greenup County (61 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 41169?
NHTSA data shows SR-67 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41169 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41169?
Truck crashes in Greenup County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41169?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Greenup County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 41169 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenup County has 25.0 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41169?
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.