ZIP 62443 (Mason, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62443: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Effingham 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 1,203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Effingham County compares with Illinois
Effingham County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Effingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Effingham County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 302.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Effingham County sits below Illinois 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.
What stands out in Effingham County: 1 in 385 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 1,203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Effingham County since 2015: 618 people were injured and 54 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
14.8% 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 62443 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-57 (1) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62443 fleets
- Build extra time into February 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.
- 14.8% 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
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 Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| I-57 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Effingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 494 |
| I-57 | 312 |
| N 3Rd St | 13 |
| W Fayette Ave | 12 |
| N Keller Dr | 9 |
| E Fayette Ave | 8 |
| S Banker St | 8 |
| W Evergreen Ave | 7 |
ZIP 62443 at a glance
| Population | 1,609 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,950 |
| Median home value | $174,247 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Effingham 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 | 35 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 52 | +51% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 86 | +64% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 116 | +35% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 116 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62443
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62443?
Effingham County has had 1,203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 618 people and killing 54.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62443?
I-70 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62443 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62443?
Truck crashes in Effingham County peak in February, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62443?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Effingham County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62443 compare with Illinois?
Effingham County records 302.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62443?
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.