Jessamine County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jessamine 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
11 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jessamine County compares with Kentucky
Jessamine County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jessamine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jessamine County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Jessamine 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 and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Jessamine County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Jessamine County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 87 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Jessamine County is US-27, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Jessamine County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jessamine County.
- Look at alternatives to US-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jessamine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jessamine County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 8 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jessamine County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 79 |
| Ky0169 | 23 |
| US-0027X | 12 |
| Ky1980 | 11 |
| US-0068 | 10 |
| Ky3433 | 5 |
| Ky0029 | 5 |
| Ky1268 | 3 |
Jessamine County at a glance
| Population | 56,495 |
| Land area | 172.1 sq mi |
| Density | 328 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,756 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jessamine 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 17 | +102% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -8% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jessamine County
ZIP codes in Jessamine County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jessamine County
How common are truck crashes in Jessamine County?
Jessamine County has had 187 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 87 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jessamine County?
US-27 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jessamine County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jessamine County?
November has the most truck crashes in Jessamine County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jessamine County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jessamine County since 2015, 5.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Jessamine County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Jessamine County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jessamine 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.