ZIP 41650 (Melvin, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41650: 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 has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is 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
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Floyd County. They injured 82 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41650 since 2015: SR-122 (1) and US-23 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Floyd County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41650 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Floyd County.
- 31.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-122 | 1 |
| US-23 | 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 41650 at a glance
| Population | 590 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $25,921 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 41650
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41650?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 82 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41650?
Truck crashes in Floyd County peak in July, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41650?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Floyd County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 41650 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Floyd County has 40.8 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41650?
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.