ZIP 62462 (Sigel, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62462: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shelby 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
0 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Illinois
Shelby County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Shelby County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Shelby County at a glance: 8.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shelby County. They injured 67 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62462 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-70 (5), 2300th (1) and CR-6/1600TH Ave/Moccasin Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shelby County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62462 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- With 12.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 6 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| 2300th | 1 |
| CR-6/1600TH Ave/Moccasin Rd | 1 |
| Fayette Ave | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
| W Fayette Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| Il-16 | 12 |
| I-57 | 10 |
| Il-32 | 5 |
| US-51 | 4 |
| W Main St | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Cr-6 | 2 |
ZIP 62462 at a glance
| Population | 971 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,708 |
| Median home value | $193,997 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +56% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +48% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +14% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62462
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62462?
Shelby County has had 119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62462?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62462: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62462?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62462?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62462 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 47.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62462?
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.