ZIP 41844 (Pippa Passes, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41844: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Knott 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
4 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knott County compares with Kentucky
Knott County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knott County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Knott County has lower values than Kentucky for 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.
The headline for Knott County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.1%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 58 crashes involving commercial trucks in Knott County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 72 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41844 happened on SR-80 (2), SR-15 (1) and SR-899 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41844 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Knott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-899 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knott County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0080 | 13 |
| Ky0160 | 10 |
| Ky0015 | 9 |
| Ky0007 | 6 |
| Ky0550 | 5 |
| Ky1088 | 3 |
| Ky0582 | 3 |
| Ky0899 | 2 |
ZIP 41844 at a glance
| Population | 1,261 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,690 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knott 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 | 12 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | +54% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -55% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 4 | -51% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41844
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41844?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Knott County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 32 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41844?
Truck crashes in Knott County peak in December, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41844?
Since 2015, Knott County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41844 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knott County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41844?
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.