ZIP 62010 (Bethalto, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62010: 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
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Illinois
Madison County against Illinois 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 | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Illinois, Madison County is lower on on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 62010 at a glance: US-67 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62010: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,114 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 1,077 people and killed 70.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62010 is US-67, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-111 (2), SR-3 (2) and Broadway (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (23%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.6, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62010 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 3 |
| SR-111 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| South Moreland Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 340 |
| I-270 | 250 |
| I-70 | 169 |
| I-255 | 51 |
| Il-3 | 43 |
| SR-3 | 41 |
| Il-4 | 31 |
| SR-111 | 31 |
ZIP 62010 at a glance
| Population | 11,028 |
| Density | 200 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,408 |
| Median home value | $183,097 |
| 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 | 79 | — | 4.7 |
| 2000s | 130 | +65% | 4.7 |
| 2010s | 167 | +29% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 184 | +10% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 79 a year in the 1990s and 184 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 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62010
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62010?
Madison County has had 2,114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,077 people and killing 70.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62010?
US-67 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62010 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62010?
January has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62010?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62010 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Madison County records 68.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62010?
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.