ZIP 62220 (Belleville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62220: 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 has lower values than Illinois for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 62220 at a glance: SR-158 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62220: 4 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
SR-158 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62220 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 50th St (1), CR-P60/FLORAVILLE Rd (1) and I-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62220 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-158; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-158 | 4 |
| 50th St | 1 |
| CR-P60/FLORAVILLE Rd | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| Lake Dr | 1 |
| Milburn School Rd | 1 |
| S Belt W | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 62220 at a glance
| Population | 19,152 |
| Density | 256 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,952 |
| Median home value | $150,995 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 180. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62220
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62220?
St. Clair County has had 2,013 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,143 people and killing 59.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62220?
SR-158 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62220 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62220?
January has the most truck crashes in St. Clair County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62220?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62220 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 62220?
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.