ZIP 62476 (West Salem, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62476: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Edwards 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 43 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edwards County compares with Illinois
Edwards County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edwards County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edwards County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 42% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 45.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.9× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Edwards County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Edwards County at a glance: 9.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 43 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Edwards County. They injured 12 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 96 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 16.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 16.3% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62476 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-3 (Cr-1850) (1) and SR-130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Edwards County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62476 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edwards County.
- 45.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Edwards County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-3 (Cr-1850) | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edwards County) |
|---|---|
| Il-130 | 14 |
| Il Rt 130 | 2 |
| Il-1 | 2 |
| Il-15 | 2 |
| N 4Th St | 2 |
| N Il-130 | 2 |
| 4Th St | 1 |
| Court | 1 |
ZIP 62476 at a glance
| Population | 1,222 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,543 |
| Median home value | $98,119 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Edwards 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +75% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -22% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62476
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62476?
43 truck crashes have been reported in Edwards County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 12 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62476?
The worst month is March: 16.3% of truck crashes in Edwards County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62476?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edwards County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62476 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 63.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Edwards County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62476?
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.