ZIP 40071 (Taylorsville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40071: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Spencer 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
4 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Spencer County compares with Kentucky
Spencer County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spencer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spencer County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 9.5% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Spencer County sits below Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Spencer County at a glance: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Spencer County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 16.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-155 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 40071 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-LITTLE Mount Church Rd (1), SR-48 (1) and US-31E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40071 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spencer County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-155; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Spencer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-155 | 2 |
| CR-LITTLE Mount Church Rd | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| US-31E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spencer County) |
|---|---|
| Ky0044 | 17 |
| Ky0055 | 10 |
| Ky0623 | 5 |
| Ky0155 | 5 |
| Ky1319 | 4 |
| US-0031E | 4 |
| Ky1795 | 3 |
| Ky0048 | 3 |
ZIP 40071 at a glance
| Population | 17,239 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,528 |
| Median home value | $328,581 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spencer 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -2% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +46% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | +67% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40071
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40071?
Spencer County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 40071?
NHTSA data shows SR-155 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40071 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40071?
The worst month is January: 14.9% of truck crashes in Spencer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40071?
Since 2015, Spencer County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40071 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 27.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Spencer County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40071?
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.