ZIP 41861 (Raven, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41861: 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 sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Knott County at a glance: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.1%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knott County. They injured 32 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 72 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 51.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (13.8%).
Road surface: 3.6% 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 41861 since 2015: SR-80 (2) and SR-899 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41861 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Knott County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Knott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 2 |
| 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 41861 at a glance
| Population | 169 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,906 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41861
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41861?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Knott County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 32 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41861?
Truck crashes in Knott County peak in December, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41861?
Since 2015, Knott County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41861 compare with Kentucky?
Knott County records 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41861?
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.