ZIP 62442 (Martinsville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62442: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clark County at a glance: 18.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 447 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 213 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62442 is I-70, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-1 (2), Angling Rd (1) and I- 70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62442 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| Angling Rd | 1 |
| I- 70 | 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 62442 at a glance
| Population | 2,671 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,284 |
| Median home value | $84,600 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62442
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62442?
Clark County has had 447 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62442?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62442: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62442?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in June, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62442?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62442 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 246.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62442?
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.