ZIP 62284 (Smithboro, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62284: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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
Truck crashes peak in January (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62284 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| SR-127 | 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 62284 at a glance
| Population | 686 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,875 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62284
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62284?
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bond County (134 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62284?
I-70 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62284 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62284?
The worst month is January: 11.1% of truck crashes in Bond County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62284?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bond County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62284 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Bond County has 125.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62284?
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.