ZIP 41815 (Ermine, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41815: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Letcher 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 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Letcher County compares with Kentucky
Letcher County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Letcher County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Letcher County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 14.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Letcher 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, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Letcher County: 8.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Letcher County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 29.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.3%).
Road surface: 3.7% 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 41815 since 2015: SR-15 (3) and US-119 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41815 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Letcher County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 3 |
| US-119 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Letcher County) |
|---|---|
| US-0119 | 31 |
| US-0023 | 24 |
| Ky0015 | 18 |
| Ky0007 | 11 |
| Ky0160 | 5 |
| Ky0806 | 4 |
| Ky0113 | 2 |
| Ky0463 | 2 |
ZIP 41815 at a glance
| Population | 796 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $24,706 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Letcher 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 | 7 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +270% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -46% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 9 | -35% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41815
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41815?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Letcher County (82 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41815?
The worst month is October: 16.1% of truck crashes in Letcher County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41815?
Since 2015, Letcher County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41815 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Letcher County has 48.3 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41815?
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.