ZIP 40348 (Millersburg, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40348: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bourbon 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
9 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bourbon County compares with Kentucky
Bourbon County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bourbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bourbon County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Bourbon County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Bourbon County: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.7%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bourbon County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40348 is US-68, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-982 (2), US-460 (2) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.2% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40348 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bourbon County.
- Look at alternatives to US-68 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bourbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 3 |
| SR-982 | 2 |
| US-460 | 2 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bourbon County) |
|---|---|
| US-0460 | 27 |
| US-0027 | 24 |
| US-0068 | 11 |
| Ky0627 | 9 |
| US-0068X | 7 |
| Ky1678 | 6 |
| Ky1939 | 6 |
| Ky0537 | 5 |
ZIP 40348 at a glance
| Population | 625 |
| Density | 395 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,979 |
| Median home value | $102,862 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bourbon 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -9% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +21% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40348
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40348?
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bourbon County (39 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40348?
NHTSA data shows US-68 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40348 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40348?
Truck crashes in Bourbon County peak in November, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40348?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bourbon County since 2015, 8.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40348 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bourbon County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40348?
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.