ZIP 40022 (Finchville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40022: 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 |
Compared with Kentucky, Shelby County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 40022: I-64 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40022.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 559 truck crashes since 2015, with 237 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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 ZIP 40022 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-155 (3), I-265 (2) and SR-53 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40022 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| I-265 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-LITTLE Mount Church Rd | 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 40022 at a glance
| Population | 903 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,333 |
| Median home value | $643,915 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40022
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40022?
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 ZIP 40022?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40022 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40022?
The worst month is August: 10.9% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40022?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40022 compare 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 40022?
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.