Johnson County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson 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
4 of 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Kentucky
Johnson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Johnson County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Johnson County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.0%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 72 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Johnson County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-23 (2) and US-460 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Johnson County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 2 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 27 |
| US-0460 | 5 |
| Ky0321 | 5 |
| Ky0040 | 5 |
| Ky0201 | 4 |
| Ky1107 | 4 |
| Ky1559 | 3 |
| Ky3387 | 2 |
Johnson County at a glance
| Population | 22,098 |
| Land area | 262.0 sq mi |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,851 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | -3% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 6 | -24% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Johnson County
ZIP codes in Johnson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Johnson County
How many truck crashes happen in Johnson County?
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (32 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County?
January has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Johnson County?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Johnson County compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 27.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Johnson County?
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.