ZIP 62011 (Bingham, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
2 of 495 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Illinois
Fayette County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 198.5 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Fayette County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Fayette County at a glance: 1 in 233 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 495 truck crashes since 2015, with 223 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62011 is SR-185, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62011 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-185 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-185 | 4 |
| CR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 269 |
| I-57 | 50 |
| US-51 | 19 |
| US-40 | 9 |
| I-070 | 7 |
| Mp I070 64 | 5 |
| Il-185 | 4 |
| N 2125 St | 4 |
ZIP 62011 at a glance
| Population | 227 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,821 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 24 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 40 | +63% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 41 | +3% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62011
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62011?
Since 2015, 495 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (223 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62011?
NHTSA data shows SR-185 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62011 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62011?
May has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62011?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62011 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 198.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fayette County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62011?
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.