ZIP 41563 (Shelby Gap, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41563: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pike County at a glance: 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
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.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41563 happened on SR-83 (1), US-119 (1), US-23 (1) and US-250 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41563 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- 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-83 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
| US-250 | 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 41563 at a glance
| Population | 453 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,250 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 86 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41563
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41563?
Pike County has had 377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 227 people and killing 19.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41563?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41563?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pike County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41563 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 57.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41563?
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.