ZIP 40311 (Carlisle, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40311: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nicholas 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
0 of 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nicholas County compares with Kentucky
Nicholas County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nicholas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nicholas County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.9 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× 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) | 33.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 37.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Nicholas County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Nicholas County at a glance: 37.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 17.5% in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nicholas County. They injured 13 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40311 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-68 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nicholas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40311 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Nicholas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nicholas County) |
|---|---|
| US-0068 | 19 |
| Ky0032 | 2 |
| Ky0057 | 1 |
| Ky0648 | 1 |
| Ky1244 | 1 |
| Ky3316 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
ZIP 40311 at a glance
| Population | 7,672 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,348 |
| Median home value | $135,942 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Nicholas 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +24% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | +6% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | +18% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40311
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40311?
Nicholas County has had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 13 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40311?
The worst month is February: 15.4% of truck crashes in Nicholas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40311?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nicholas County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40311 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 27.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nicholas County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40311?
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.