ZIP 41260 (Thelma, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41260: 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 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.
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%.
November through March accounts for 47.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in 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
US-23 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 41260 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-0003 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41260 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| 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 41260 at a glance
| Population | 910 |
| Density | 124 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $181,125 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 41260
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41260?
72 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 32 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 41260?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41260 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41260?
The worst month is January: 15.3% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 41260?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 41260 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 41260?
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.