ZIP 41727 (Chavies, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41727: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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
5 of 166 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Kentucky
Perry County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Perry County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Perry County: 6.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 166 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Perry County. They injured 108 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41727 since 2015: SR-80 (2), SR-9006 (2), SR-15 (1) and SR-451 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41727 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 2 |
| SR-9006 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-451 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0015 | 50 |
| Ky0080 | 25 |
| Ky0007 | 15 |
| Hr9006 | 13 |
| Ky0699 | 11 |
| Ky0451 | 10 |
| Ky0476 | 6 |
| Ky0463 | 5 |
ZIP 41727 at a glance
| Population | 1,390 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,676 |
| Median home value | $84,898 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 23 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 28 | +22% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 19 | -31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -32% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41727
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41727?
Perry County has had 166 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41727?
May has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41727?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Perry County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41727 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41727?
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.