ZIP 62262 (Mulberry Grove, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62262: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bond 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 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bond County compares with Illinois
Bond County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bond County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bond County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Bond County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bond County: 1 in 227 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Bond County has recorded 243 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62262 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-185 (4) and SR-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62262 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 11.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bond County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| SR-185 | 4 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bond County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 152 |
| Il-127 | 8 |
| S 4Th St | 3 |
| I-070 | 3 |
| Il-140 | 2 |
| Mp I070 39 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
ZIP 62262 at a glance
| Population | 1,967 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,089 |
| Median home value | $124,505 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bond 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 | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +37% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +44% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | +43% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62262
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62262?
Bond County has had 243 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62262?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62262: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62262?
Truck crashes in Bond County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62262?
Since 2015, Bond County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62262 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 125.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bond County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62262?
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.