ZIP 41739 (Dwarf, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41739: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Perry County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kentucky on 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
The worst month is May with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41739 happened on SR-80 (2), SR-9006 (2) and SR-15 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41739 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 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 |
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 41739 at a glance
| Population | 112 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41739
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41739?
Since 2015, 166 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Perry County (108 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41739?
May has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41739?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perry County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41739 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perry County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41739?
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.