ZIP 62441 (Marshall, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62441: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark 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 447 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Illinois
Clark County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 246.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Clark County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clark County at a glance: 18.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Clark County has recorded 447 truck crashes since 2015, with 213 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-1 (3), I- 70 (1) and I-70W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62441 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 18.6% 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| Mitchell Cir | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 244 |
| Il-1 | 18 |
| US-40 | 11 |
| I-070 | 9 |
| Il-49 | 9 |
| E 950Th Rd | 4 |
| W Trefz Dr | 4 |
| E Clarksville Rd | 3 |
ZIP 62441 at a glance
| Population | 7,003 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,738 |
| Median home value | $153,342 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +82% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 30 | +69% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 41 | +36% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62441
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62441?
447 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 213 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62441?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62441: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62441?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in June, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62441?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62441 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 246.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62441?
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.