ZIP 41317 (Clayhole, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41317: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Breathitt 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
0 of 44 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Breathitt County compares with Kentucky
Breathitt County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Breathitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Breathitt County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Breathitt County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Breathitt County: 13.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Breathitt County. They injured 22 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 109 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41317 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Breathitt County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41317 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Breathitt County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Breathitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Breathitt County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0015 | 25 |
| Ky0030 | 7 |
| Ky0052 | 2 |
| Ky0476 | 2 |
| Ky3193 | 2 |
| Ky0315 | 1 |
| Ky0540 | 1 |
| Ky0541 | 1 |
ZIP 41317 at a glance
| Population | 371 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $18,906 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Breathitt 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 5 | -41% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 3 | -31% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41317
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41317?
44 truck crashes have been reported in Breathitt County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 22 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41317?
The worst month is July: 13.6% of truck crashes in Breathitt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41317?
Since 2015, Breathitt County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41317 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Breathitt County records 26.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41317?
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.