ZIP 62269 (O'Fallon, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62269: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 62269 at a glance: I-64 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62269 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,013 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Clair County. They injured 1,143 people and killed 59.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
4.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62269 is I-64, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-50 (3), I-255 (2) and I-55 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62269 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 6 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| I-255 | 2 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Bethel Mine Rd | 1 |
| Lake Dr | 1 |
| Milburn School Rd | 1 |
| S Belt W | 1 |
| SR-157 | 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 62269 at a glance
| Population | 35,923 |
| Density | 465 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,818 |
| Median home value | $288,995 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 67 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 180. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 62269
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62269?
Since 2015, 2,013 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Clair County (1,143 injured, 59 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62269?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62269 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62269?
Truck crashes in St. Clair County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62269?
Since 2015, St. Clair County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62269 compare 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 62269?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.