ZIP 62236 (Columbia, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62236: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
4 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Illinois
Monroe County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Monroe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Monroe County at a glance: 1 in 31 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.2%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 61 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
7.3% 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 (5). Next come I-255 (3), SR-158 (3) and CR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62236 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
| I-255 | 3 |
| SR-158 | 3 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| CR-P60/FLORAVILLE Rd | 1 |
| Falling Springs Rd | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-255 | 19 |
| Admiral Parkway | 14 |
| State Rt 3 | 11 |
| Il-3 | 9 |
| Bluff Rd | 4 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| State Rt 159 | 3 |
| Admiral Pkwy | 3 |
ZIP 62236 at a glance
| Population | 14,154 |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,981 |
| Median home value | $305,402 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +217% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +9% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +3% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62236
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62236?
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (61 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62236?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62236: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62236?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in November, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62236?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62236 compared with Illinois?
Monroe County records 32.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62236?
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.