ZIP 62012 (Brighton, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62012: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jersey 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
5 of 82 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jersey County compares with Illinois
Jersey County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jersey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jersey County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 4.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Jersey County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jersey County: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.6%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Jersey County has recorded 82 truck crashes since 2015, with 47 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 13.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-140 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 6.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62012 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jersey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jersey County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 17 |
| Il-16 | 5 |
| Il-267 | 5 |
| S State St | 3 |
| Bethany Rd | 2 |
| Cr-16 | 2 |
| Il-111 | 2 |
| Range Line Rd | 2 |
ZIP 62012 at a glance
| Population | 6,672 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,571 |
| Median home value | $168,467 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jersey 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +25% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +56% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +2% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62012
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62012?
Since 2015, 82 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jersey County (47 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62012?
US-67 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62012 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62012?
Truck crashes in Jersey County peak in February, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62012?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jersey County since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62012 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Jersey County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62012?
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.