ZIP 62091 (Walshville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62091: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Montgomery County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 355 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 207 people were injured and 22 were 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
16.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-16 (1), SR-185 (1) and Ts- Old Litchfield Trl (1).
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 62091 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 16.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| Ts- Old Litchfield Trl | 1 |
| Ts-New Douglas Rd | 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 62091 at a glance
| Population | 339 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,188 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 62091
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62091?
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (207 injured, 22 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62091?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62091: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62091?
May has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62091?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62091 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Montgomery County records 113.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62091?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.