ZIP 62313 (Basco, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62313: 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 runs above Illinois on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hancock County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 20.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 67 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 20.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 62313.
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 62313 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 62313 at a glance
| Population | 382 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,646 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62313
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62313?
Hancock County has had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62313?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in September, with 20.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62313?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62313 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Hancock County records 32.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62313?
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.