ZIP 62022 (Dow, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62022: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Jersey County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jersey County: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.6%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Jersey County has recorded 82 truck crashes since 2015, with 47 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 53 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.3% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62022 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-67 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 6.1%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62022 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
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 62022 at a glance
| Population | 1,088 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,703 |
| Median home value | $162,347 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 62022
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62022?
Since 2015, 82 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jersey County (47 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62022?
February has the most truck crashes in Jersey County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62022?
Since 2015, Jersey County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62022 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Jersey County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62022?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.