ZIP 62417 (Bridgeport, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62417: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence 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 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Illinois
Lawrence County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 75% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Lawrence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Lawrence County at a glance: 1 in 34 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 75 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 29.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62417 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62417 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 18 |
| Il-1 | 7 |
| Bridgeport Rd | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| Us Route 50 | 2 |
| 15Th | 1 |
| 15Th St | 1 |
| Bee Branch Ln | 1 |
ZIP 62417 at a glance
| Population | 2,848 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,792 |
| Median home value | $98,853 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +23% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | +47% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -12% | 0.2 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62417
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62417?
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (32 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62417?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in September, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62417?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62417 compared with Illinois?
Lawrence County records 41.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62417?
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.