ZIP 62285 (Smithton, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62285: 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 sits below Illinois on 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.
The headline for ZIP 62285: SR-158 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62285: 3 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
SR-158 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62285 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-P60/FLORAVILLE Rd (1), S Belt W (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Their busiest month is December, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62285 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-158 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-158 | 3 |
| CR-P60/FLORAVILLE Rd | 1 |
| S Belt W | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-159 | 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 62285 at a glance
| Population | 4,239 |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $136,345 |
| Median home value | $268,657 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 180. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 62285
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62285?
St. Clair County has had 2,013 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,143 people and killing 59.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62285?
SR-158 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62285 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62285?
January has the most truck crashes in St. Clair County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62285?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in St. Clair County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62285 compared 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 62285?
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.