ZIP 41649 (Martin, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41649: 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).
The headline for Floyd County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Floyd County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Floyd County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41649 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
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 41649 at a glance
| Population | 2,114 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,023 |
| Median home value | $73,292 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 41649
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41649?
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 41649?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41649 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41649?
July has the most truck crashes in Floyd County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41649?
Since 2015, Floyd County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41649 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Floyd County has 40.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41649?
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.