ZIP 41390 (Whick, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41390: 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 |
Breathitt County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Breathitt County at a glance: 13.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 44 crashes involving commercial trucks in Breathitt County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 109 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41390 happened on SR-15 (1) and SR-451 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Breathitt County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41390 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Breathitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-451 | 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 41390 at a glance
| Population | 225 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41390
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41390?
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 41390?
The worst month is July: 13.6% of truck crashes in Breathitt County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41390?
Since 2015, Breathitt County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41390 compared with Kentucky?
Breathitt County records 26.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41390?
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.