ZIP 62311 (Augusta, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62311: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock 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 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Hancock County compares with Illinois
Hancock County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 33% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Hancock County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hancock County: September worst month: 20.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 30 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (20.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.3% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62311 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62311 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- 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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| SR-336 | 5 |
| Buchanan St | 4 |
| US-136 | 3 |
| Il-94 | 3 |
| Il-110 | 3 |
| E County Road 900 | 2 |
| E Hwy 336 | 2 |
| Il Route 336 | 2 |
ZIP 62311 at a glance
| Population | 872 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,794 |
| Median home value | $95,105 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | +26% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +3% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62311
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62311?
Hancock County has had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62311?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in September, with 20.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62311?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62311 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62311?
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.