ZIP 41539 (Kimper, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41539: 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 sits below Kentucky 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.
The headline for ZIP 41539: US-119 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41539 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 377 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 227 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-119 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 41539 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-194 (2), US-460 (2) and SR-319 (1).
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 41539 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-119 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 3 |
| SR-194 | 2 |
| US-460 | 2 |
| SR-319 | 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 41539 at a glance
| Population | 1,585 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,033 |
| Median home value | $71,368 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41539
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41539?
377 truck crashes have been reported in Pike County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 227 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 41539?
Since 2015, US-119 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41539: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41539?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41539?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 41539 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41539?
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.