ZIP 62418 (Brownstown, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62418: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
2 of 495 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Illinois
Fayette County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 198.5 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Fayette County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Fayette County: 1 in 233 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 495 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 223 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
14.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62418 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-40 (3) and SR-185 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62418 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 9 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 269 |
| I-57 | 50 |
| US-51 | 19 |
| US-40 | 9 |
| I-070 | 7 |
| Mp I070 64 | 5 |
| Il-185 | 4 |
| N 2125 St | 4 |
ZIP 62418 at a glance
| Population | 1,809 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,448 |
| Median home value | $130,781 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 24 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 40 | +63% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 41 | +3% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62418
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62418?
Fayette County has had 495 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 223 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62418?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62418 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62418?
The worst month is May: 11.3% of truck crashes in Fayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62418?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62418 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 198.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fayette County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62418?
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.