ZIP 62450 (Olney, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62450: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richland 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
2 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richland County compares with Illinois
Richland County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Richland County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Richland County at a glance: 7.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richland County. They injured 59 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
4.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62450 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-130 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62450 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland County) |
|---|---|
| E Us 50 | 22 |
| US-50 | 14 |
| N Il-130 | 14 |
| N Il 130 | 14 |
| Il-130 | 8 |
| S West St | 6 |
| E Us-50 | 4 |
| N West St | 3 |
ZIP 62450 at a glance
| Population | 12,327 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,096 |
| Median home value | $115,800 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +61% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +40% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +1% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62450
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62450?
Richland County has had 136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62450?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62450 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62450?
July has the most truck crashes in Richland County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62450?
Since 2015, Richland County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62450 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Richland County has 76.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62450?
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.