ZIP 40076 (Waddy, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40076: 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 40076: I-64 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 40076.
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
Truck crashes peak in August (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40076 is I-64, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-127 (2), US-60 (2) and CR-LITTLE Mount Church Rd (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 40076 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| US-127 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-LITTLE Mount Church Rd | 1 |
| SR-151 | 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 40076 at a glance
| Population | 2,898 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,786 |
| Median home value | $257,545 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 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 40076
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40076?
Shelby County has had 559 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 237 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40076?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40076 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 40076?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40076?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40076 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 40076?
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.