Simpson County, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Simpson 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
5 of 445 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Simpson County compares with Kentucky
Simpson County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Simpson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Simpson County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 187.2 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.1% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Simpson County has lower values than Kentucky for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Simpson County: 1 in 84 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.2%, vs 2.6% in Kentucky.
Overview
Simpson County has recorded 445 truck crashes since 2015, with 198 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Simpson County is I-65, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-31W (3), CR-CEDAR Bluff Rd (1) and SR-1008 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Simpson County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Simpson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Simpson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| US-31W | 3 |
| CR-CEDAR Bluff Rd | 1 |
| SR-1008 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Simpson County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 219 |
| US-0031W | 99 |
| Ky0100 | 57 |
| Ky1008 | 18 |
| Ky0073 | 5 |
| Trotter Ln | 3 |
| Ky0664 | 3 |
| Ky0383 | 3 |
Simpson County at a glance
| Population | 20,350 |
| Land area | 234.2 sq mi |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,113 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Simpson 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 | 18 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 33 | +80% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 34 | +3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 39 | +15% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Simpson County
ZIP codes in Simpson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Simpson County
How many truck accidents are there in Simpson County?
445 truck crashes have been reported in Simpson County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 198 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Simpson County?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Simpson County: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Simpson County?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Simpson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Simpson County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Simpson County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Simpson County compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
Simpson County records 187.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Simpson County?
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.