ZIP 41264 (Ulysses, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41264: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lawrence County: 24.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in 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
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.7%).
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 41264 is US-23, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-645 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41264 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.
- Morning starts matter: 31.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 41264 at a glance
| Population | 771 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,250 |
| Median home value | $132,111 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 41264
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41264?
63 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 41264?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41264 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41264?
The worst month is February: 14.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41264?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41264 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Lawrence County records 32.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41264?
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.