ZIP 62339 (Golden, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62339: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
3 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Adams County compares with Illinois
Adams County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Adams County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Adams County: June worst month: 12.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 275 truck crashes since 2015, with 113 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
9.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62339 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62339 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Adams 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 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway | 21 |
| I-172 | 13 |
| SR-24 | 11 |
| SR-57 | 9 |
| Gardner Expressway | 9 |
| US-24 | 5 |
| 4Th | 5 |
| 3Rd Street | 4 |
ZIP 62339 at a glance
| Population | 970 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,422 |
| Median home value | $128,345 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +127% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 21 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 25 | +18% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62339
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62339?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (113 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62339?
The worst month is June: 12.0% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62339?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62339 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 37.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62339?
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.