ZIP 62273 (Pierron, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62273: 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 |
Bond County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bond County: 1 in 227 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 243 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bond County since 2015: 134 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
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 62273 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Buckeye Rd (1), Ellwood Rd (1) and SR-160 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62273 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bond County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bond County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| Buckeye Rd | 1 |
| Ellwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-160 | 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 62273 at a glance
| Population | 305 |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,000 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62273
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62273?
243 truck crashes have been reported in Bond County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 134 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62273?
I-70 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62273 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62273?
Truck crashes in Bond County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62273?
Since 2015, Bond County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62273 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bond County has 125.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62273?
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.