ZIP 62203 (East Saint Louis, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62203: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Clair 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Clair County compares with Illinois
St. Clair County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Clair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
St. Clair County sits below Illinois on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 62203 at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62203 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,013 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Clair County since 2015: 1,143 people were injured and 59 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62203 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (8), I-44 (5) and I-64 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62203 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 11 |
| I-55 | 8 |
| I-44 | 5 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| I-255 | 3 |
| Hall St | 2 |
| SR-157 | 2 |
| 14th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Clair County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 421 |
| I-55 | 231 |
| I-255 | 118 |
| Mississippi Ave | 59 |
| I-70 | 50 |
| Il-13 | 20 |
| US-50 | 19 |
| Camp Jackson Rd | 17 |
ZIP 62203 at a glance
| Population | 5,465 |
| Density | 374 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,111 |
| Median home value | $68,653 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Clair 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 | 67 | — | 5.2 |
| 2000s | 117 | +74% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 143 | +23% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 180 | +26% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 67 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 180. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62203
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62203?
St. Clair County has had 2,013 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,143 people and killing 59.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62203?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62203 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62203?
Truck crashes in St. Clair County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62203?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in St. Clair County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62203 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 68.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Clair County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62203?
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.