ZIP 41226 (Keaton, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41226: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Johnson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Johnson County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.0%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 72 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 41226 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41226 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 41226 at a glance
| Population | 398 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $26,250 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41226
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41226?
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (32 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41226?
The worst month is January: 15.3% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41226?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 41226 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 27.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41226?
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.