ZIP 41232 (Lowmansville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41232: 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.
What stands out in Lawrence County: 24.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 63 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-645 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41232 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter 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 | 5 |
| SR-645 | 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 41232 at a glance
| Population | 202 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $11,049 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41232
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41232?
Since 2015, 63 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (27 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 41232?
US-23 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41232 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41232?
The worst month is February: 14.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41232?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 41232 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41232?
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.