ZIP 41174 (South Portsmouth, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41174: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Greenup County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Greenup County: 8.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Greenup County has recorded 104 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41174 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-73 (2), US-23 (2), SR-522 (1), SR-852 (1) and Ts-Madeline Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41174 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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-73 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| SR-522 | 1 |
| SR-852 | 1 |
| Ts-Madeline Street | 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 41174 at a glance
| Population | 803 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,357 |
| Median home value | $117,919 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41174
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41174?
104 truck crashes have been reported in Greenup County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 61 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41174?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Greenup County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41174?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greenup County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41174 compare with Kentucky?
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 41174?
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.