ZIP 62356 (New Canton, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62356: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pike 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 209 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Illinois
Pike County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 31.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Pike County has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Pike County at a glance: 15.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 209 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pike County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62356 since 2015: I-72 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62356 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 99 |
| US-54 | 16 |
| State Highway 106 | 8 |
| I-072 | 7 |
| W Interstate 72 | 3 |
| State Highway 107 | 3 |
| State Highway 104 | 3 |
| Il-106 | 3 |
ZIP 62356 at a glance
| Population | 518 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,542 |
| Median home value | $88,744 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +11% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +123% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 16 | -10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62356
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62356?
Pike County has had 209 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62356?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in January, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62356?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62356 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 119.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62356?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.