ZIP 41189 (Tollesboro, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41189: 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 sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lewis County: 17.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Lewis County has recorded 72 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 60 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (1.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41189 happened on SR-9 (3) and US-52 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41189 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 3 |
| US-52 | 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 41189 at a glance
| Population | 2,281 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,712 |
| Median home value | $131,849 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41189
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41189?
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lewis County (34 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41189?
Truck crashes in Lewis County peak in August, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41189?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41189 compared with Kentucky?
Lewis County records 47.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41189?
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.