ZIP 62266 (New Memphis, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62266: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinton 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 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Illinois
Clinton County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Clinton County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Clinton County: 1 in 204 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 213 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 97 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62266 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-6 (1), I- 64 (1) and SR-161 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62266 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| I- 64 | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 46 |
| US-50 | 24 |
| SR-161 | 7 |
| Il-127 | 5 |
| Old Us Highway 50 | 5 |
| Germantown Rd | 4 |
| SR-127 | 4 |
| St Rose Rd | 4 |
ZIP 62266 at a glance
| Population | 103 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,917 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 12 | +102% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +54% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | -7% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62266
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62266?
Since 2015, 213 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (97 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62266?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62266: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62266?
January has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62266?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62266 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 50.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62266?
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.