ZIP 41602 (Auxier, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41602: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Floyd 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
0 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Kentucky
Floyd County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Floyd County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Floyd County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Floyd County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-0003 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Floyd County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41602 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 7 |
| SR-0003 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 63 |
| Ky0080 | 19 |
| Ky0122 | 16 |
| Ky0114 | 9 |
| Ky0979 | 8 |
| Ky1428 | 8 |
| Ky0302 | 6 |
| Ky1426 | 5 |
ZIP 41602 at a glance
| Population | 667 |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,806 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | 31 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | +19% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | -45% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 13 | -35% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41602
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41602?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 82 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 41602?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41602 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41602?
Truck crashes in Floyd County peak in July, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41602?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41602 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Floyd County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41602?
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.