ZIP 62467 (Teutopolis, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62467: 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 has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Effingham County at a glance: 1 in 385 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Effingham County has recorded 1,203 truck crashes since 2015, with 618 people injured and 54 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
14.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62467 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70 (5), US-40 (2) and 2300 Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62467 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Effingham County.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 14.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 7 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 2300 Street | 1 |
| 2300th | 1 |
| 2300th St | 1 |
| CR-6/1600TH Ave/Moccasin Rd | 1 |
| Fayette Ave | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
| Us- 45 | 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 62467 at a glance
| Population | 3,710 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,406 |
| Median home value | $233,921 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62467
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62467?
Since 2015, 1,203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Effingham County (618 injured, 54 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62467?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62467: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62467?
Truck crashes in Effingham County peak in February, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62467?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Effingham County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62467 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Effingham County records 302.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62467?
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.