ZIP 62272 (Percy, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62272: 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 sits below Illinois on 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
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62272 since 2015: SR-150 (2), SR-4 (2) and CR-7 Brick Plant Rd (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 62272 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
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-150 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-7 Brick Plant Rd | 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 62272 at a glance
| Population | 1,521 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,938 |
| Median home value | $86,738 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62272
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62272?
188 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 82 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62272?
October has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62272?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Randolph County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62272 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 53.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62272?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.