ZIP 41230 (Louisa, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41230: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on 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
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-32 (1), SR-645 (1) and US-52 (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 41230 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 31.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 7 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-645 | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 41230 at a glance
| Population | 12,638 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,239 |
| Median home value | $102,888 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 41230
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41230?
63 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 27 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 41230?
Since 2015, US-23 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41230: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41230?
February has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41230?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 41230 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41230?
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.