ZIP 40003 (Bagdad, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40003: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shelby 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
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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 40003 at a glance: I-64 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40003.
Overview
Police reported 559 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shelby County since 2015: 237 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across 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 within 10 miles of ZIP 40003 is I-64, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-60 (2), SR-151 (1) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40003 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 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 |
ZIP 40003 at a glance
| Population | 1,807 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,681 |
| Median home value | $346,063 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40003
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40003?
Shelby County has had 559 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 237 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40003?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40003: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40003?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40003?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40003 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 92.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40003?
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.