ZIP 41201 (Adams, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence 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
3 of 63 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Kentucky
Lawrence County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 24.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 7.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Lawrence County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lawrence County at a glance: 24.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 63 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.2%.
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 41201 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41201 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.6% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 6 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 36 |
| Ky0003 | 6 |
| Ky0032 | 6 |
| Ky2565 | 3 |
| Ky0645 | 2 |
| Cr1101 Little Blaine Creek | 1 |
| Ky0201 | 1 |
| Ky0581 | 1 |
ZIP 41201 at a glance
| Population | 136 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,905 |
| Home ownership | 29% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 11 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 7 | -41% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 5 | -25% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41201
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41201?
63 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 27 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 41201?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41201 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41201?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41201?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41201 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 32.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41201?
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.