ZIP 62363 (Pittsfield, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62363: 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 runs above Illinois on 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
Pike County has recorded 209 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 4 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%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62363 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-54 (1).
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 62363 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 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 62363 at a glance
| Population | 5,561 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,500 |
| Median home value | $118,136 |
| 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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62363
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62363?
Pike County has had 209 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62363?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in January, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62363?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62363 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 119.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62363?
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.