Jeffersonville, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jeffersonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jeffersonville and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Kentucky
Montgomery County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Montgomery County: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 80 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
Jeffersonville had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Montgomery County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% 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 Jeffersonville since 2015: SR-213 (2), SR-9000 (2), I-64 (1), SR-11 (1) and US-60 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 8.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Jeffersonville fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-9000 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 53 |
| US-0460 | 26 |
| US-0060 | 20 |
| Ky0686 | 14 |
| Ky0011 | 12 |
| Ky0713 | 5 |
| Ky0646 | 5 |
| Ky0213 | 4 |
Jeffersonville at a glance
| Population | 1,772 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 646 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40337) | $54,128 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40337) | $124,850 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +66% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +29% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -19% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jeffersonville
How many truck accidents are there in Jeffersonville?
170 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 80 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jeffersonville?
The worst month is March: 14.7% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jeffersonville?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 8.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jeffersonville compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 49.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jeffersonville?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.