ZIP 62076 (Ohlman, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62076: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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 of 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Illinois
Montgomery County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Montgomery County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Montgomery County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 355 truck crashes since 2015, with 207 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62076 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-12 350N (2) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62076 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- With 16.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-12 350N | 2 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 206 |
| Il-16 | 19 |
| Il-127 | 8 |
| Il-185 | 7 |
| Taylorville Rd | 4 |
| W Il-16 | 4 |
| Mine Ave | 3 |
| E Frontage Rd | 2 |
ZIP 62076 at a glance
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,250 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | +78% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 23 | +19% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 39 | +69% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62076
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62076?
Montgomery County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 207 people and killing 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62076?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62076?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62076 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 113.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62076?
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.