ZIP 40440 (Junction City, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40440: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boyle 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
3 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boyle County compares with Kentucky
Boyle County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boyle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boyle County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Boyle County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Boyle County at a glance: 0.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 129 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boyle County. They injured 76 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 47.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-150 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-127 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40440 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boyle County.
- Look at alternatives to US-150 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Boyle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-150 | 4 |
| US-127 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boyle County) |
|---|---|
| US-0127B | 29 |
| US-0150 | 18 |
| US-0127 | 18 |
| US-0150B | 11 |
| US-0068 | 8 |
| Ky0034 | 7 |
| Ky0300 | 4 |
| Ky1822 | 4 |
ZIP 40440 at a glance
| Population | 2,428 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,500 |
| Median home value | $139,158 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boyle 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -7% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | +11% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +38% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40440
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40440?
Boyle County has had 129 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40440?
US-150 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40440 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40440?
February has the most truck crashes in Boyle County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40440?
Since 2015, Boyle County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40440 compared with Kentucky?
Boyle County records 34.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40440?
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.