ZIP 62295 (Valmeyer, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62295: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
4 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Illinois
Monroe County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Monroe County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Monroe County: 1 in 31 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.2%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 61 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-67 (2), CR-6 (1) and SR-156 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62295 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-255 | 19 |
| Admiral Parkway | 14 |
| State Rt 3 | 11 |
| Il-3 | 9 |
| Bluff Rd | 4 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| State Rt 159 | 3 |
| Admiral Pkwy | 3 |
ZIP 62295 at a glance
| Population | 1,459 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,989 |
| Median home value | $204,017 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +217% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +9% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +3% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62295
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62295?
Monroe County has had 128 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62295?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62295 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62295?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in November, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62295?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 62295 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62295?
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.