Shelby County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shelby County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
10 of 559 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Kentucky
Shelby County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Shelby County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Shelby County at a glance: I-64 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes in Shelby County since 2015.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 559 truck crashes since 2015, with 237 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
4.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.0% across Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Shelby County is I-64, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-53 (3), SR-55 (2) and US-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Shelby County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 279 |
| Ky0055 | 38 |
| Ky0053 | 33 |
| US-0060 | 30 |
| Ky0395 | 22 |
| Ky1848 | 21 |
| Ky0362 | 12 |
| Ky0322 | 9 |
Shelby County at a glance
| Population | 50,124 |
| Land area | 379.8 sq mi |
| Density | 132 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,871 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 22 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +40% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 41 | +34% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 50 | +21% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Shelby County
ZIP codes in Shelby County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Shelby County
How many truck accidents are there in Shelby County?
Since 2015, 559 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shelby County (237 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Shelby County?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Shelby County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shelby County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Shelby County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 92.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Shelby County?
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.