ZIP 40347 (Midway, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40347: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Woodford 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 306 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Woodford County compares with Kentucky
Woodford County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodford County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Woodford County sits below Kentucky on in rain, sleet or snow, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Woodford County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kentucky: 3.5).
Overview
Woodford County has recorded 306 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across Kentucky.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 40347 is I-64, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-60 (4), US-127 (3) and US-421 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.6% in Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40347 fleets
- Build extra time into March 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.
- Morning starts matter: 31.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kentucky.
- 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Woodford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 6 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| US-127 | 3 |
| US-421 | 3 |
| SR-227 | 1 |
| SR-420 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woodford County) |
|---|---|
| I-0064 | 107 |
| US-0060 | 55 |
| Bg9002 | 31 |
| US-0062 | 21 |
| Ky0169 | 13 |
| Ky1967 | 10 |
| US-0421 | 10 |
| Ky0033 | 8 |
ZIP 40347 at a glance
| Population | 3,960 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,270 |
| Median home value | $346,988 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodford 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 17 | +42% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 23 | +37% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | +5% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40347
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40347?
Since 2015, 306 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Woodford County (150 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 40347?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 40347 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40347?
The worst month is March: 11.4% of truck crashes in Woodford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40347?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Woodford County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40347 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 90.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Woodford County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 40347?
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.