ZIP 40447 (McKee, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40447: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Kentucky
Jackson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 63% below 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) | 23.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Jackson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Jackson County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 21.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 42 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 96 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (21.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (14.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40447 since 2015: Cr- N Begley Rd (1) and SR-290 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40447 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Cr- N Begley Rd | 1 |
| SR-290 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-0421 | 17 |
| Ky0290 | 10 |
| Ky0030 | 3 |
| Ky0089 | 2 |
| Ky0577 | 2 |
| Ky0578 | 2 |
| Cr1417 Chestnut Flat Rd | 1 |
| Ky0587 | 1 |
ZIP 40447 at a glance
| Population | 8,014 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,693 |
| Median home value | $122,809 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +128% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -21% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | -35% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40447
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40447?
Since 2015, 42 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (7 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40447?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in November, with 21.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40447?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40447 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40447?
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.