ZIP 62026 (Edwardsville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62026: 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.
The headline for ZIP 62026: SR-111 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62026: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,114 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 1,077 people were injured and 70 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-111 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62026 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (4), I-255 (3) and I-270 (3).
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 62026 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-111 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 5 |
| I-55 | 4 |
| I-255 | 3 |
| I-270 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-157 | 2 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| Missouri Ave | 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 62026 at a glance
| Population | 851 |
| Density | 300 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 79 to 184. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 62026
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62026?
2,114 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 70 deaths and 1,077 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62026?
Since 2015, SR-111 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62026: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62026?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62026?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62026 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 68.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62026?
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.