ZIP 41204 (Boons Camp, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41204: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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
4 of 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Kentucky
Johnson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Johnson County has lower values than Kentucky for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Johnson County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.0%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 72 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 60 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41204 happened on US-23 (2), SR-0003 (1) and SR-645 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41204 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- With 9.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 2 |
| SR-0003 | 1 |
| SR-645 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 27 |
| US-0460 | 5 |
| Ky0321 | 5 |
| Ky0040 | 5 |
| Ky0201 | 4 |
| Ky1107 | 4 |
| Ky1559 | 3 |
| Ky3387 | 2 |
ZIP 41204 at a glance
| Population | 480 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,636 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | -3% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 6 | -24% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41204
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41204?
Johnson County has had 72 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41204?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in January, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41204?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41204 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 27.6 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41204?
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.