ZIP 41776 (Wooton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41776: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Leslie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Leslie County: July 19.1% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Leslie County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 2 killed.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 14.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% 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 41776 since 2015: SR-80 (2), SR-9006 (2), CR-DUSTY Rd (1), SR-15 (1) and US-421 (1). No single road stands out.
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 41776 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leslie County.
- 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 Leslie 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 |
| CR-DUSTY Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 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 41776 at a glance
| Population | 712 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 41776
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41776?
Leslie County has had 47 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41776?
Truck crashes in Leslie County peak in July, with 19.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41776?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leslie County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41776 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Leslie County has 41.1 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41776?
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.