ZIP 41764 (Smilax, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41764: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leslie 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
2 of 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leslie County compares with Kentucky
Leslie County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leslie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leslie County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 6.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Leslie County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Leslie County at a glance: July 19.1% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leslie County. They injured 35 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 91 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 19.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.1%.
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (14.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41764 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-DUSTY Rd (1), SR-15 (1), SR-699 (1), SR-9006 (1) and US-421 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41764 fleets
- Build extra time into July 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Leslie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-DUSTY Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-699 | 1 |
| SR-9006 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leslie County) |
|---|---|
| US-0421 | 19 |
| Hr9006 | 10 |
| Ky0080 | 6 |
| Ky0699 | 4 |
| Ky0406 | 2 |
| Cr1040 Lower Mcintosh Access Rd | 1 |
| Cr1051 | 1 |
| Ky0118 | 1 |
ZIP 41764 at a glance
| Population | 591 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,556 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leslie 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 | 8 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +41% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 4 | -65% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +15% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41764
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41764?
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Leslie County (35 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41764?
Truck crashes in Leslie County peak in July, with 19.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41764?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Leslie County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 41764 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leslie County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 41764?
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.