ZIP 62028 (Elsah, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62028: 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 sits below Illinois 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.
The headline for Jersey County: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.6%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 82 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jersey County. They injured 47 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (1.2%).
November through March accounts for 51.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62028 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-94 (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 62028 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jersey County.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 | 4 |
| SR-94 | 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 62028 at a glance
| Population | 1,385 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,031 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62028
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62028?
Since 2015, 82 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jersey County (47 injured, 3 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62028?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62028: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62028?
February has the most truck crashes in Jersey County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62028?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jersey County since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62028 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Jersey County records 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62028?
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.