Summer Shade, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Summer Shade: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Summer Shade and Metcalfe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Metcalfe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Metcalfe County compares with Kentucky
Metcalfe County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Metcalfe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Metcalfe County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Metcalfe County has lower values than Kentucky for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Metcalfe County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.8%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Metcalfe County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
Only 30 truck crashes were reported in Summer Shade since 2015; patterns below come from Metcalfe County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Summer Shade since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1324 (1), SR-163 (1), SR-839 (1) and US-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Summer Shade fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Metcalfe County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 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 Metcalfe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1324 | 1 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-839 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Metcalfe County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0090 | 27 |
| US-0068 | 18 |
| Ln9008 | 17 |
| Ky0163 | 17 |
| Ky0070 | 6 |
| Ky1243 | 3 |
| Ky0496 | 2 |
| Anderson Perkins Rd | 1 |
Summer Shade at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42166) | $49,783 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42166) | $116,724 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Metcalfe 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +82% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 9 | -5% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Summer Shade
How many truck accidents are there in Summer Shade?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Metcalfe County (65 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Summer Shade?
March has the most truck crashes in Metcalfe County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Summer Shade?
Since 2015, Metcalfe County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Summer Shade compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Metcalfe County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Summer Shade?
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.