ZIP 41179 (Vanceburg, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41179: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lewis 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 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with Kentucky
Lewis County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 5.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Lewis County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lewis County: 17.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lewis County. They injured 34 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 60 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (1.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-9 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-0009 (1) and SR-377 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41179 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-9, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 6 |
| SR-0009 | 1 |
| SR-377 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0009 | 25 |
| Ky0008 | 15 |
| Ky0010 | 7 |
| Ky0344 | 7 |
| Ky3037 | 3 |
| Ky0377 | 3 |
| Ky0057 | 3 |
| Ky0059 | 2 |
ZIP 41179 at a glance
| Population | 6,908 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,217 |
| Median home value | $91,999 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 11 | +103% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 7 | -36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -14% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41179
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41179?
Lewis County has had 72 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 41179?
SR-9 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41179 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41179?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41179?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41179 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 47.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lewis County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41179?
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.