ZIP 41256 (Staffordsville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41256: 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.
Johnson County at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 32 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 60 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-460 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-23 (2).
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 41256 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-460, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 3 |
| US-23 | 2 |
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 41256 at a glance
| Population | 2,043 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,583 |
| Median home value | $218,679 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41256
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41256?
Johnson County has had 72 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 41256?
US-460 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41256 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41256?
The worst month is January: 15.3% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41256?
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 41256 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 41256?
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.