ZIP 41263 (Tutor Key, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41263: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Johnson County is lower 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.
What stands out in Johnson County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.0%, against 2.6% for 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
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-645 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 41263 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| SR-645 | 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 41263 at a glance
| Population | 386 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,125 |
| Median home value | $100,271 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 41263
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 41263?
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (32 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 41263?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 41263 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41263?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in January, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41263?
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 41263 compared 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 41263?
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.