ZIP 40356 (Nicholasville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40356: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jessamine 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
11 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jessamine County compares with Kentucky
Jessamine County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jessamine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jessamine County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Jessamine County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Jessamine County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jessamine County. They injured 87 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: Man O War Blvd (1), SR-169 (1) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.9% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40356 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jessamine County.
- Look at alternatives to US-27 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
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 Jessamine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 11 |
| Man O War Blvd | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jessamine County) |
|---|---|
| US-0027 | 79 |
| Ky0169 | 23 |
| US-0027X | 12 |
| Ky1980 | 11 |
| US-0068 | 10 |
| Ky3433 | 5 |
| Ky0029 | 5 |
| Ky1268 | 3 |
ZIP 40356 at a glance
| Population | 45,849 |
| Density | 127 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,495 |
| Median home value | $268,084 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jessamine 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 17 | +102% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -8% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40356
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40356?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jessamine County (87 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40356?
NHTSA data shows US-27 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40356 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40356?
The worst month is November: 11.2% of truck crashes in Jessamine County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40356?
Since 2015, Jessamine County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40356 compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Jessamine County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40356?
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.