ZIP 40379 (Stamping Ground, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40379: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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
20 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Kentucky
Scott County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Scott County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Scott County at a glance: 11.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.0% in Kentucky.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 622 truck crashes since 2015, with 264 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40379 happened on SR-32 (2), US-62 (2), SR-227 (1), SR-3487 (1) and SR-650 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (20%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 40379 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Scott County.
- 11.4% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| SR-227 | 1 |
| SR-3487 | 1 |
| SR-650 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 272 |
| US-0062 | 69 |
| I-0064 | 44 |
| Ky0620 | 37 |
| US-0025 | 29 |
| Ky0032 | 29 |
| US-0460 | 28 |
| Ky3487 | 9 |
ZIP 40379 at a glance
| Population | 3,788 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,228 |
| Median home value | $238,936 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 36 | +64% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 51 | +43% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 44 | -15% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40379
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 40379?
Scott County has had 622 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 264 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40379?
The worst month is August: 11.6% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 40379?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 40379 compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 83.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 40379?
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.