ZIP 62298 (Waterloo, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62298: 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 has lower values than Illinois for 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).
What stands out in Monroe County: 1 in 31 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
SR-158 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62298 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-6 (1), CR-P60/FLORAVILLE Rd (1) and SR-156 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62298 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-158; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-158 | 3 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| CR-P60/FLORAVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-159 | 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 62298 at a glance
| Population | 18,208 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,155 |
| Median home value | $293,843 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 62298
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62298?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 61 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62298?
Since 2015, SR-158 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62298: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62298?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in November, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62298?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62298 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 32.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62298?
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.