ZIP 62089 (Taylor Springs, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62089: 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.
Montgomery County at a glance: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 355 truck crashes since 2015, with 207 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62089 happened on CR-5 (1), SR-185 (1) and Ts- Old Litchfield Trl (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62089 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-5 | 1 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| Ts- Old Litchfield Trl | 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 62089 at a glance
| Population | 487 |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,543 |
| Median home value | $68,300 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 62089
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62089?
355 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 207 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62089?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62089?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62089 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 62089?
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.