ZIP 62044 (Greenfield, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
0 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Illinois
Greene County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Greene County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Greene County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 62 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 21 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62044 since 2015: SR-108 (1) and SR-267 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Greene County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62044 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 13 |
| Il-267 | 5 |
| Il 267 | 2 |
| Illinois State Route 267 | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| SR-267 | 2 |
| 5Th St | 1 |
| 900Th St | 1 |
ZIP 62044 at a glance
| Population | 1,852 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,146 |
| Median home value | $111,552 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +59% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -20% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +58% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62044
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62044?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (21 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62044?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in December, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62044?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62044 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 47.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62044?
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.