ZIP 62063 (Medora, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62063: 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 runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 53 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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 62063 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-267 (2), SR-108 (1) and SR-111 (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 62063 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jersey County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jersey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-267 | 2 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-111 | 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 62063 at a glance
| Population | 795 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,295 |
| Median home value | $142,543 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62063
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62063?
Jersey County has had 82 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 47 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62063?
Truck crashes in Jersey County peak in February, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62063?
Since 2015, Jersey County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62063 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Jersey County records 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62063?
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.