ZIP 62274 (Pinckneyville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62274: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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
2 of 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Illinois
Perry County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 89% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Perry County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Perry County at a glance: 0.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Perry County. They injured 75 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62274 happened on SR-152 (1) and SR-154 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62274 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.4% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Il-154 | 13 |
| Il-127 | 7 |
| US-51 | 6 |
| County Line Rd | 4 |
| Il Rt 154 | 4 |
| SR-154 | 4 |
| Greens Market Road | 2 |
| Il-13 | 2 |
ZIP 62274 at a glance
| Population | 8,041 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,658 |
| Median home value | $139,379 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | +91% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +34% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62274
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62274?
Perry County has had 105 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62274?
The worst month is November: 13.3% of truck crashes in Perry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62274?
Since 2015, Perry County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62274 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 47.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62274?
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.