ZIP 62341 (Hamilton, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62341: 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
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 has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.1% of truck crashes.
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62341 happened on US-61 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62341 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 1 |
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 62341 at a glance
| Population | 3,433 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,262 |
| Median home value | $141,741 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62341
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62341?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (30 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62341?
September has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 20.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62341?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62341 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62341?
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.