ZIP 62046 (Hamel, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62046: 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 |
Madison County sits below Illinois on on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 62046 at a glance: I-55 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 62046.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 2,114 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,077 people injured and 70 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62046 is I-55, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (2), SR-4 (2) and CR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Their busiest month is July, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62046 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 4 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-13 | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| Ts-New Douglas 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 62046 at a glance
| Population | 1,102 |
| Density | 400 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,036 |
| Median home value | $238,306 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 79 a year in the 1990s and 184 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62046
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62046?
Madison County has had 2,114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,077 people and killing 70.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62046?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62046: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62046?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62046?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62046 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 68.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62046?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.