ZIP 40385 (Waco, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 40385: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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 717 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Kentucky
Madison County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.4 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Madison County: 7.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 717 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 335 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 40385 happened on SR-876 (2) and US-25 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Their busiest month is October, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 40385 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Madison County.
- 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kentucky; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-876 | 2 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 427 |
| US-0025 | 38 |
| Ky0627 | 38 |
| Ky0876 | 18 |
| Ky0021 | 16 |
| Ky0052 | 13 |
| Ky0595 | 9 |
| Ky1295 | 8 |
ZIP 40385 at a glance
| Population | 2,233 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,103 |
| Median home value | $180,745 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 43 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 54 | +26% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 57 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 59 | +3% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 43 a year in the 1990s and 59 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 40385
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 40385?
717 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 335 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 40385?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in October, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 40385?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 40385 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 40385?
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.