ZIP 40165 (Shepherdsville, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40165: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bullitt 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
19 of 1,031 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bullitt County compares with Kentucky
Bullitt County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bullitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bullitt County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.1 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.0% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Bullitt County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 40165: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40165: 2.0 in 2016–19, 3.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Bullitt County has recorded 1,031 truck crashes since 2015, with 502 people injured and 32 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). It is followed by SR-1065 (3), SR-480 (2) and Mu-Ohm Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40165 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Bullitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 15 |
| SR-1065 | 3 |
| SR-480 | 2 |
| Mu-Ohm Dr | 1 |
| SR-1020 | 1 |
| SR-1442 | 1 |
| SR-1526 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-864 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bullitt County) |
|---|---|
| I-0065 | 627 |
| Ky0061 | 55 |
| Ky0480 | 55 |
| Ky0044 | 52 |
| Ky1526 | 44 |
| Ky0245 | 19 |
| Ky1020 | 13 |
| Ky1450 | 11 |
ZIP 40165 at a glance
| Population | 38,403 |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,540 |
| Median home value | $247,558 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bullitt 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 | 27 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 51 | +92% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 69 | +34% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 100 | +46% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 100 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40165
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40165?
Bullitt County has had 1,031 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 502 people and killing 32.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 40165?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40165 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 40165?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Bullitt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 40165?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bullitt County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 40165 compared with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 101.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bullitt County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40165?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.