ZIP 41234 (Meally, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41234: 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 sits below Kentucky on 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.
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
January has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 41234 is US-23, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-0003 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41234 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 9.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| SR-0003 | 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 41234 at a glance
| Population | 175 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,288 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 41234
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41234?
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (32 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 41234?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41234 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41234?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in January, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41234?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41234 compared with Kentucky?
Johnson County records 27.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41234?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.