Jackson County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
0 of 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Kentucky
Jackson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 63% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Jackson County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Jackson County at a glance: November worst month: 21.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 42 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 96 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 21.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Jackson County happened on Cr- N Begley Rd (1), SR-290 (1) and SR-30 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Jackson County.
Route planning tips for Jackson County fleets
- Build extra time into November 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| Cr- N Begley Rd | 1 |
| SR-290 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-0421 | 17 |
| Ky0290 | 10 |
| Ky0030 | 3 |
| Ky0089 | 2 |
| Ky0577 | 2 |
| Ky0578 | 2 |
| Cr1417 Chestnut Flat Rd | 1 |
| Ky0587 | 1 |
Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 13,358 |
| Land area | 345.2 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,547 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +128% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -21% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | -35% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jackson County
ZIP codes in Jackson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jackson County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson County?
Jackson County has had 42 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson County?
The worst month is November: 21.4% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson County compare with Kentucky?
Jackson County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson County?
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.