ZIP 41553 (Phelps, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41553: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pike County: 5.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in 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
The worst month is October with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41553 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-194 (1), SR-319 (1) and US-460 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41553 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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-460 | 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 41553 at a glance
| Population | 2,269 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $112,524 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 86 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 41553
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41553?
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 41553?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41553?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pike County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41553 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 57.9 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41553?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.