ZIP 41631 (Grethel, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41631: 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 runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Floyd County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 169 crashes involving commercial trucks in Floyd County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-122 (1) and SR-3218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Floyd County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41631 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 5 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-3218 | 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 41631 at a glance
| Population | 1,059 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41631
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41631?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 41631?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41631 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41631?
Truck crashes in Floyd County peak in July, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41631?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Floyd County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41631 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Floyd County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41631?
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.