ZIP 41555 (Pinsonfork, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41555: 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. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 41555: US-119 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 41555.
Overview
Since 2015, 377 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 227 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 41555 is US-119, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-194 (2), 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 41555 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-119; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 3 |
| SR-194 | 2 |
| 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 41555 at a glance
| Population | 1,039 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,551 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 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 41555
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41555?
Since 2015, 377 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (227 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 41555?
NHTSA data shows US-119 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41555 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41555?
October has the most truck crashes in Pike County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41555?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41555 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 41555?
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.