ZIP 62037 (Grafton, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62037: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jersey County at a glance: 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
The worst month is February with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.4%).
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 62037 since 2015 were spread across roads: 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 62037 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 62037 at a glance
| Population | 1,814 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,454 |
| Median home value | $228,791 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 62037
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62037?
82 truck crashes have been reported in Jersey County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 47 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62037?
Truck crashes in Jersey County peak in February, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62037?
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 62037 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Jersey County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62037?
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.