ZIP 41538 (Jonancy, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41538: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Pike County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pike County: 5.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Pike County has recorded 377 truck crashes since 2015, with 227 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41538 happened on SR-122 (1) and US-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 41538 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-122 | 1 |
| US-23 | 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 41538 at a glance
| Population | 327 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 41538
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41538?
Pike County has had 377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 227 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41538?
October has the most truck crashes in Pike County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41538?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 41538 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 57.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41538?
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.