ZIP 62445 (Montrose, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62445: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Illinois
Jasper County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Jasper County sits below Illinois on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jasper County: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jasper County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62445 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-57 (2), 2300 Street (1) and 2300th (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62445 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| I-57 | 2 |
| 2300 Street | 1 |
| 2300th | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| Il-130 | 22 |
| Il-33 | 11 |
| SR-130 | 3 |
| Il-130 S/B | 3 |
| Il-33 E/B | 2 |
| W Jourdan St | 2 |
| 1750Th Ave | 1 |
| 21Ooe | 1 |
ZIP 62445 at a glance
| Population | 986 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,484 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +92% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | +26% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62445
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62445?
Jasper County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 4.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62445?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62445: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62445?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in April, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62445?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62445 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 81.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62445?
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.