ZIP 41528 (Freeburn, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41528: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pike 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
10 of 377 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Kentucky
Pike County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Pike County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pike County: 5.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 377 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pike County since 2015: 227 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41528 since 2015: SR-194 (1), SR-319 (1), US-119 (1) and US-52 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41528 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-194 | 1 |
| SR-319 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 110 |
| Ky0194 | 40 |
| US-0119 | 36 |
| US-0460 | 33 |
| Ky0122 | 13 |
| Ky0292 | 10 |
| Ky0197 | 10 |
| Ky0632 | 8 |
ZIP 41528 at a glance
| Population | 331 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,419 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 86 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 100 | +16% | 5.1 |
| 2010s | 50 | -50% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 30 | -40% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 86 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41528
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41528?
Since 2015, 377 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (227 injured, 19 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41528?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41528?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41528 compare with Kentucky?
Pike County records 57.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41528?
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.