ZIP 40012 (Chaplin, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40012: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nelson 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
5 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nelson County compares with Kentucky
Nelson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nelson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nelson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Nelson County sits below Kentucky on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Nelson County: January worst month: 14.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 394 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nelson County since 2015: 136 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40012 happened on US-62 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40012 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 7.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Nelson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nelson County) |
|---|---|
| Bg9002 | 111 |
| Ky0245 | 62 |
| US-0031E | 51 |
| US-0150 | 38 |
| US-0062 | 32 |
| Ky0052 | 17 |
| Ky0049 | 9 |
| Ky0247 | 7 |
ZIP 40012 at a glance
| Population | 712 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,033 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nelson 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +88% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | +38% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +33% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40012
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40012?
Nelson County has had 394 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 136 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40012?
January has the most truck crashes in Nelson County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40012?
Since 2015, Nelson County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40012 compare with Kentucky?
Nelson County records 70.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40012?
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.