ZIP 62261 (Modoc, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62261: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randolph 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
1 of 188 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Illinois
Randolph County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Randolph County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Randolph County at a glance: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 188 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Randolph County. They injured 82 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62261 since 2015: I-55 (1) and SR-32 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62261 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 32.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| Il-3 | 15 |
| Il-150 | 12 |
| County Line Rd | 8 |
| Il-154 | 6 |
| Il-4 | 6 |
| State St | 6 |
| E Pine St | 5 |
| Market | 5 |
ZIP 62261 at a glance
| Population | 80 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 5 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | +131% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +50% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -9% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62261
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62261?
188 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62261?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in October, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62261?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62261 compared with Illinois?
Randolph County records 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62261?
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.