ZIP 62439 (Lawrenceville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62439: 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 |
Lawrence County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Lawrence County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 29.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
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 62439 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (1) and Willow St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62439 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 1 |
| Willow St | 1 |
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 62439 at a glance
| Population | 7,033 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,622 |
| Median home value | $100,361 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 62439
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62439?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 32 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62439?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in September, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62439?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62439 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 41.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62439?
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.