ZIP 41255 (Sitka, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41255: 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 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
Police reported 72 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.8%.
November through March accounts for 47.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
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 41255 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 | 5 |
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 41255 at a glance
| Population | 736 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,697 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 41255
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41255?
Johnson County has had 72 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 41255?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41255 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 41255?
The worst month is January: 15.3% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41255?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41255 compare with Kentucky?
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 41255?
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.