Simpsonville, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Simpsonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Simpsonville and Shelby County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shelby County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Shelby County is lower 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.
The headline for Simpsonville: I-64 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Simpsonville: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 559 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shelby County since 2015: 237 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 94 truck crashes reported in Simpsonville since 2015, this page uses Shelby County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of Simpsonville with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-155 (3), SR-53 (3) and I-265 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Kentucky: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Simpsonville fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-155 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| I-265 | 2 |
| SR-3084 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| US-60 | 1 |
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 |
Simpsonville at a glance
| Population | 3,119 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,051 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 40067) | $97,684 |
| Median home value (ZIP 40067) | $361,510 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Simpsonville
How many truck crashes happen in Simpsonville?
559 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 237 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Simpsonville?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Simpsonville: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Simpsonville?
August has the most truck crashes in Shelby County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Simpsonville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Simpsonville compare with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 92.7 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Simpsonville?
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.