ZIP 62358 (Niota, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62358: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Hancock County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Illinois on garbage-truck share.
Hancock County at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 20.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 30 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 20.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.3% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.1%).
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 62358.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62358 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
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 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 62358 at a glance
| Population | 525 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,216 |
| Median home value | $169,372 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 62358
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62358?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 30 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62358?
September has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 20.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62358?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62358 compared 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 62358?
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.