ZIP 40065 (Shelbyville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40065: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 40065: I-64 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40065 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 559 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shelby County. They injured 237 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
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.
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 40065 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck 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 ZIP 40065 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 | 4 |
| 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 |
ZIP 40065 at a glance
| Population | 32,160 |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,869 |
| Median home value | $280,940 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40065
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 40065?
Since 2015, 559 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shelby County (237 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40065?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40065 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40065?
August has the most truck crashes in Shelby County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40065?
Since 2015, Shelby County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40065 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 92.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40065?
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.